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.
Warning issued over inappropriate parking in Preston city centreLancashire 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’ buildingsSt 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 centreA 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 FridayA 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 Advertisement Advertisement Unlicensed dog boarders face action by Preston City CouncilUnlicensed dog boarding kennels are being urged to come forward during an amnesty. Preston City Council says it is aware of an increasing number of unlicensed dog boarding establishments running […]
8 years ago Pressure grows to reverse Fulwood library decisionThe fight to save Fulwood Library from closure is not over, with a “Call In” meeting now being held on Thursday 22 September to challenge the council decision. Campaigners fighting […]
8 years ago Explosions reported near Preston motorway junctionReports of two loud explosions near Preston have been made on Wednesday (14 September) afternoon. A number of Prestonians have reported seeing smoke coming from near the Walton Summit business […]
8 years ago Shoe Zone to close in Preston city centreA discount shoe shop in Preston city centre is closing down. Shoe Zone, which faces into Friargate and has its unit within the St George’s Shopping Centre, has closing down […]
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