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.
M6 reopened near Preston after crash as air ambulance called outThe air ambulance has been called after a five-car crash on the M6. Emergency services at the scene on the motorway near Preston. The M6 is closed northbound between Junction […]
7 years ago Victorian-style sweet shop to open in FishergateAn old fashioned sweet shop is opening in Preston city centre. Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe is bringing its treats to Fishergate. Ross Fairbirn has taken on the franchise for […]
7 years ago Northern trains finally move into the 21st century with major revampIf you catch the train between Preston and Blackpool or along the eastern line to Leeds and York, this is the comfort you can now expect. Northern has unveiled te […]
7 years ago New ‘Fishergate bollards’ being put into top end of Church StreetPart of Church Street is to be closed during weekdays as major work continues in Preston city centre. Temporary road closures are in force from the Lancaster Road Junction to […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Exploring inside the UK’s largest charity shop in PrestonInside what used to be a hardware shop in Preston there’s a force for good going on. The largest second hand charity shop in the UK is now housed just […]
7 years ago Spate of thefts from cars in Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall and Walton-le-DaleCars across South Ribble have been targeted by three men according to police in a spate of break-ins. Drivers in Bamber Bridge, Walton-le-Dale and Lostock Hall have been warned to […]
7 years ago Fulwood rape investigation: Dog walker and driver of orange car could hold vital cluesPolice want to trace a dog walker and the driver of an orange car who they believe could have seen a serious sexual assault in Fulwood. A 23-year-old woman was […]
7 years ago Watch how 150 children need adopting in LancashireTens of children across Lancashire are in foster care and in need of a permanent home. Prestonians are being asked to consider whether they could adopt a child during National […]
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