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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.

Lancashire County Council told to re-consider Fulwood library closure

Fulwood library could be shut within months Pic: Google Proposals to shut more than 100 libraries and community buildings across Lancashire – including Fulwood library – are temporarily stalled. Lancashire County Council has been told to ‘think again’ about […]

8 years ago
Foundations laid for hundreds of new homes in Fulwood

Council leader Peter Rankin, Sir Edward Lister and Fred Story Hundreds of new homes are to go ahead in Fulwood after a legal agreement between developers was reached. Story Homes is to build 300 homes at land between D’urton Lane […]

8 years ago
Procession of light stuns Preston with city centre parade

The procession of light was part of the Encounter Pic: Benjamin Wareing Hundreds of people have paraded through the streets of Preston in the procession of light. Part of the Lancashire Encounter festival the event saw a light up horse and cart […]

8 years ago
Constant fly tipping has tipped this Prestonian over the edge

This sign has appeared in the St Matthews area Pic: Andy Speariett One Prestonian has got so fed up with fly tipping in their road they’ve put up a message on a lamppost. The sign indicated the resident of Maitland Street, off […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Pride celebration and acrobatic wheels roll by shoppers during second day of Lancashire Encounter

Walking on by the arts wheel Giant wooden wheels rolling down the street, a celebration of gay pride and walking under red balloons were all part of the second day of Lancashire Encounter. Preston’s celebration of […]

8 years ago
Procession of light: What’s the route and which roads are closed for Lancashire Encounter event

Roads are being closed from late afternoon for the procession Roads are being closed throughout Preston city centre as a procession of light prepares to flood the streets. Taking place as part of the Lancashire Encounter festival the roads are […]

8 years ago
Winning design for UCLan’s Adelphi Square project revealed

Design Company C - Feels like that giant house someone tried to build in Goosnargh? This is how the Adelphi roundabout is going to look if plans from the university are approved. A £50m revamp of what the University of Central Lancashire calls Adelphi Square […]

8 years ago
Glow sticks, dancing and giant red balloons signal start of Lancashire Encounter Festival

The Lancashire Encounter weekend got underway on Friday evening in spectacular fashion with music, dancing, lights and red balloons. On the Flag Market people gathered to watch and get involved […]

8 years ago
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