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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.

Old Post Office hotel plans lodged including two storey extension

A view of the Old Post Office in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A 60-bedroom hotel in the Old Post Office building has seen plans lodged in the next step of its conversion. Signature Living announced in June it had bought the grade-II […]

8 years ago
Police officer hurt and M61 closed after serious crash

The scene on the M61 southbound Pic: HennaSheth Anyone heading southbound on the M61 is being warned of long delays after a crash involving a police car. A police officer has been hurt after a high speed chase […]

8 years ago
Sex offender Obaid Aslam wanted by police and could be in Preston

Obaid Islam - custody picture before prison and after An appeal has been launched to find a known sex offender who is thought to be in Preston. Preston Police say Obaid Aslam, 36, who was convicted of two counts […]

8 years ago
Pensioner hurt after van collision in Ingol

Police close off Tag Lane after crash Pic: Marcin Majkowski A pensioner is in hospital after a crash in Ingol on Monday morning. Preston Police were called to Tag Lane around 11.30am and closed off the road for around an […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How you can get a will written and help a Preston hospice

Lynne Whittaker who is in charge of fundraising at the hospice Writing a will can be a daunting and difficult process – but there’s a chance to make one and donate to a Preston charity at the same time. St Catherine’s […]

8 years ago
Tributes paid to Preston Marina founder Chris Miller

Chris Miller at the Riversway Festival in 2012 A pillar of Preston has passed away aged 76. Tributes have been paid to Chris Miller who founded Preston Marina. Born and bred in Penwortham the sailing fanatic is to […]

8 years ago
Chinese lanterns in night’s sky in memory of Preston crash victim

Mark McNulty and lanterns lit in his memory Pic: Andy Speariett Lanterns have sailed over Moor Park during Sunday night in memory of a Preston man who died in a crash. Mark McNulty, 26, died on the A5092 in Cumbria last […]

8 years ago
Moor Park benches to be offered to the public during restoration

The dog and serpent design benches are being offered in Moor Park Prestonian’s are being offered a chance to own a little piece of Moor Park. Restoration of the park – the largest in Preston – is underway and you can have […]

8 years ago
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