Latest news for Preston, Lancashire. Covering the city and surrounding area this has the latest crime, traffic and travel, politics and other big news affecting the city of Preston.
Preston parents have TWO DAYS to apply for secondary school placesParents across Preston have just 48 HOURS left to apply for their child’s place at secondary school. Children starting secondary school in Autumn 2017 need to have a preference stated […]
7 years ago Armed police seen in Winckley SquareArmed police were spotted in Winckley Square triggering worry for nearby businesses and residents. Around 4.30pm on Thursday (27 October) the SWAT teams were seen stopping a vehicle. A police […]
7 years ago Watch as Blog Preston appears on TVThe launch of the Blog Preston community newspaper was on your tellybox this evening. For anyone watching on Channel 7 – That’s Lancashire – you will have seen Ed and […]
7 years ago M61 crash near Preston leaves van driver in hospitalA van driver is in a critical condition in hospital after his vehicle went off the motorway near Preston. The M61 was shut southbound on Friday (28 October) afternoon following […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Shocking statistic that explains why County Hall is turning purpleCounty Hall in Preston is to glow purple during November – and its not a new money making scheme from Lancashire County Council. National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month highlights how […]
7 years ago M61 two lanes closed near Preston due to ‘serious crash’A major motorway heading south from Preston has been closed causing major delays. The M61 southbound between Junction 9 (where it joins the M65) and Junction 8 (Chorley) had two lanes […]
7 years ago Pictures show what firefighters faced tackling Penwortham house firePictures show the fireball that emerged from a Penwortham home that has been left gutted by fire. The property in Bramble Court, off Kingswood Drive, faces demolition after a fire […]
7 years ago Penwortham family home left fire-ravaged as neighbours tell of explosionsA Penwortham family had a lucky escape when their smoke alarm got them out of bed while they conservatory was ablaze. Neighbours have told of how they were awoken by […]
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