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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 fly Union flag at half mast following Nice attack

The Union Flag at half mast The Union Flag is flying at half mast above Preston Town Hall in memory of those killed in Nice. A truck rammed into a crowd during Bastille Day celebrations in […]

8 years ago
Hunt for the Grimsargh milk snatcher

Milk bottles on a doorstep Pic: Clive Jones Police in Preston are on the hunt for a milk snatcher. Grimsargh residents have reported in the last few days their white stuff has been going missing. Milk has been […]

8 years ago
Lancashire Police issue guidance for users playing Pokemon Go

Lancashire Police have issued guidance for users and for parents of kids who have started playing Pokemon Go. The game has taken the world by storm over the past week […]

8 years ago
Blood Bikers to mark funeral route of colleague

A number of blood bikes in livery will line the route Motorists in Preston are being warned of congestion as bikers turn out to line the route of a colleague. The North West Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes – who transfer […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Teenagers sought after pensioner in mobility scooter robbed in Penwortham

The incident happened in a footpath between Marsh Way and Pope Lane Pic: Google A pensioner had her bag snatched by a group of teenagers in Penwortham. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on a pathway between Marsh Way and Pope Lane. […]

8 years ago
Tributes paid to motorcyclist Connor Whittingham who died in A6 crash

Connor Whittingham Tributes have been paid to a motorcyclist who died in a crash on the A6. Connor Whittingham, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene in Whittle-le-Woods. The Bamber Bridge rider […]

8 years ago
Watch men enter Larches back yard during attempted burglary

Police are looking for three men seen in a back yard in Larches. Footage released by the family targeted shows nothing being taken during the attempted burglary. Francis Gillian said […]

8 years ago
University of Central Lancashire climbs up global rankings

Students walking through the UCLan campus in Preston Preston’s university has moved up the global rankings once more. The University of Central Lancashire has clambered up 15 places to be ranked 924th out of 25,000 degree-awarding institutions around […]

8 years ago
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