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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.

Man who made ‘threats to kill’ could be in Preston

Taeyab Ali A man who threatened to kill a woman in Accrington could be in Preston, according to police. Taeyab Ali, whose last known address was Garbett Street in Accrington, is wanted […]

8 years ago
Thompsons Greengrocers closes in Preston shopping centre

Thompsons is shown with the shutters down A mainstay of a Preston shopping centre has pulled down the shutters one final time. Thompsons greengrocers in the ground floor of the St George’s Shopping Centre has closed. Shoppers […]

8 years ago
Harley Lishman missing: Search for boy last seen in Avenham Park

Harley Lishman A teenager last seen in Avenham Park has triggered a police appeal. Preston Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of Harley Lishman. Update: He was was found safe and […]

8 years ago
Three Lancashire County Council offices to be sold in Preston

The two county offices line Cross Street Pic: Google Three city centre offices are to be sold off by Lancashire County Council as it seeks to save millions of pounds. 1960s offices blocks in Cross Street on Winckley Square […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How ‘lack of talent’ is holding back Preston tech firms says Vibe Tickets founder

Vibe Tickets founder Luke Massie A Preston entrepreneur has written about the challenges of launching a tech start-up in the city. Luke Massie, who is the founder of Vibe Tickets, says a ‘lack of talent’ […]

8 years ago
Preston Youth Zone plans lodged for Preston Bus Station site

Another view of the Youth Zone alongside the Bus Station Final plans for Preston’s new Youth Zone, in the shadow of Preston Bus Station, have been submitted. A scaled-back version of the original design the public voted for was revealed […]

8 years ago
Burglar pinched student’s laptop containing master’s project three weeks before deadline

Elona Green A prolific burglar who raided a house in Preston and stole a laptop containing a masters’ degree student’s work has been jailed for three years. Elona Green, 34, was high […]

8 years ago
Lorry crash closes M6 and M55 at Preston

The lorry as seen from the opposite carriageway Pic: Adrian Dorin The M6 southbound was closed near Preston due to a jackknifed lorry. Motorists are reporting long delays in both directions and stretching back to the Broughton roundabout and into Preston because […]

8 years ago
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