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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.

Preston to FINALLY get a summer as temperatures soar

Blue skies over Preston Marina Pic: Paul Melling Preston is set to join the rest of the UK in a mini heatwave. Weather forecasters are predicting the city is to see temperatures reach nearly 30 degrees. Sunday (17 […]

8 years ago
Preston listed church gains roof repair fund

The roof of St Ignatius Church is being repaired Pic: Tony Worrall The Keralan Catholic church in Preston has announced major repair work to the roof of a city church. St Ignatius Catholic Church, off Meadow Street, is a listed building and […]

8 years ago
Watch tour of Jam’s garden and home ahead of prison sentence

A statement at Jam's garden The final day for Jam and his garden have arrived. A community open day has been held for Prestonians to look round 55 Harrington Street. Jam Imani Rad will start […]

8 years ago
Hunt for car after police vehicle rammed near Ribbleton

A black Ford Kuga is the type of vehicle wanted Police in Preston have launched an appeal to trace a car which rammed a police vehicle. A black Ford Kuga is being hunted after being seen heading towards the Red […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New Preston Strongest Man crowned in Flag Market show of strength

Truck pull in action Pic: Keith Anthony Johnson A new strongest man in Preston was crowned on the Flag Market during Saturday. Joe Nicholson won the Open at Preston Strongman while John McKeown came top in the novice […]

8 years ago
Bike shop to open at Preston railway station

The bike shop is part of the revamp of the station A new bike shop is opening in Preston as part of a push to get people to cycle to and from the city’s railway station. Leisure Lakes Bikes has confirmed […]

8 years ago
How to see common terns at Preston Docks

A common tern feeding a chick Pic: Billy Matthews There’s a star turn at Preston Docks during the weeks ahead. Hundreds of common terns are nesting at the Marina with around 130 pairs spotted. The RSPB is running a […]

8 years ago
Picture proves why a dog really is man’s best friend

Esta sits patiently by Dale's side Pic: CatsDog Photography An emotional photograph showing the close bond between a dog and its owner taken by a Preston snapper has won a national competition. Esta has been caring for Dale, who […]

8 years ago
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