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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.

Unlicensed dog boarders face action by Preston City Council

Dogs should be boarded in a kennel holding a licence Pic: Steven Parkes Unlicensed 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 decision

The 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 junction

Smoke can be seen near Lostock Hall Pic: Aimee Horwich Reports 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 centre

Shoe Zone in Preston city centre is to close A 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 […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement This is today’s weather forecast for Preston after last night’s storms

Lightning storm in Preston Preston was hit by thunder and lightning last night after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for the majority of northern England. The weather caused disruption to services […]

8 years ago
Video shows amazing lightning storm over Preston

A video taken by Stephen Melling shows the incredible thunder and lightning over Preston this evening. Earlier today, the Met Office issued a weather warning that stated thunder and lightning […]

8 years ago
This Canadian town has a different approach to Fishergate style shared space

The signs in Bear Street, Banff Preston’s ‘shared space’ down Fishergate could learn a thing or two from Canada. Bear Street in Banff has become a shared space and the council there have taken a different […]

8 years ago
Pokemon Go ‘in real life’ among bizarre exhibitions in Preston

We're not entirely sure how to describe Nick Norcross' creation Something that looks like a real life Pokemon Go set through to recreating a quarry are just some of the vibrant exhibitions on show at Preston’s university. The artistic talents of […]

8 years ago
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