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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.

Beacon Fell ‘for sale’ as Lancashire nature sites up for grabs

beacon fell Rising 266 metres above the Lancashire countryside with views across to Preston and surrounded by 75 hectares, a country park could be yours as the county council looks to sell […]

8 years ago
How to live stream University of Central Lancashire graduation ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies for the University of Central Lancashire are to be live streamed online. Preston Guild Hall is the venue for thousands of students to receive their scrolls of honour. […]

8 years ago
Preston man injured in M6 crash near Carnforth

Emergency services closed the M6 southbound at Carnforth while the three people involved were treated Pic: Lancashire Road Police A man from Preston has been left with injuries after a crash on the M6 in North Lancashire on Saturday night. The 29-year-old was a passenger in a black Toyota […]

8 years ago
Deepdale Enclosure to lose special conservation status

Stephenson Terrace will remain as a listed building but would lose its Conservation Area status Pic: Tony Worrall An area of Deepdale dating back to Victorian times is due to lose its special heritage status. The Deepdale Enclosure covers the roads around Stephenson Terrace and the grassy area […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police arrest man at Preston Station after coffee throwing incident

Officers met the man at Preston Railway Station Pic: 70023venus2009 A man was arrested at Preston railway station on Saturday morning in connection with an assault involving a cup of coffee. British Transport Police were called by Virgin Trains after […]

8 years ago
Preston Pedalfest to see distance rides and short cycles by the River Ribble

Cycle ride in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Putting your feet to the pedals is the order of the day on a Sunday later in July. Two long-distance cycle rides are taking place during Pedalfest. Preston’s first cycling […]

8 years ago
Lancashire parents most fined in country for taking kids out of school in term time

Lancashire parents are fined more for taking their children on holidays during school time than anywhere else in the country, latest figures show. The data, obtained by Santander Bank under […]

8 years ago
Lancashire will take in more Syrian refugees than any other council in England

Lancashire is the area taking in the most refugees in England. 600 Syrian refugees will be housed in the county with Gloucestershire and Kent taking in 560 and 520 respectively. […]

8 years ago
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