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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.

Four men arrested after mass fight in New Hall Lane

New Hall Lane close to the junction of Salisbury Street where the incident happened Pic: Google Violence erupted in New Hall Lane on Thursday with reports of two groups of men fighting. Traffic was stopped during the afternoon when four men abandoned a car in the […]

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Preston woman hurt when car overturned on the M65

The M65 approaching Junction 5 at Guide Pic: Google A Preston woman has been treated for whiplash after a collision on the M65. Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses after a Vauxhall Corsa overturned near Blackburn. The driver, a 35-year-old […]

8 years ago
Polish shop requests booze licence despite objection from police and Trading Standards

A Polish convenience shop has submitted an application for a licence to sell alcohol but faces objection from police and the Trading Standards Authority. The request to authorise the retail […]

8 years ago
Appeal for witnesses after alleged stabbing in Bamber Bridge

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an alleged stabbing in Bamber Bridge. Officers were called at around 2.15am on Thursday, September 14. It is believed the victim, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Warning issued over inappropriate parking in Preston city centre

Lancashire County Council has issued a warning that drivers parking inappropriately around Preston city centre will face a £70 penalty charge notice. This comes after more than thirty were issued […]

8 years ago
St Joseph’s Orphanage among England’s most ‘at risk’ buildings

St Joseph's Orphanage has stood empty for years Pic: scrappynw St Joseph’s Orphanage in Preston city centre is among England’s Top 10 most ‘at risk’ historic buildings. The former orphanage and what was Mount Street Hospital has stood empty for […]

8 years ago
TJ Hughes confirms return to Preston city centre

A billboard advertising TJ Hughes Pic: Gene Hunt A discount department store has confirmed it will be returning to Preston city centre – in the exact same spot it quit from five years ago. TJ Hughes, as reported […]

8 years ago
More rain and thunder expected to hit Preston on Friday

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Lancashire that could see more heavy rain and thunder return to Preston. Tuesday evening saw the area hit by vivid thunderstorms that […]

8 years ago
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