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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.

Who is behind Preston’s crazy carrots?

Recently, those taking a walk or bike ride around Avenham Park in Preston city centre have been greeted with a cheery sight; gone are the days of scenic sunsets and beautiful […]

8 years ago
Preston’s Miss England Elizabeth Grant dazzles at Southport Flower Show in bikini shoot

Lizzie will compete for England at Miss World in the Autumn Pic: Colin Lane A few weeks ago, Elizabeth Grant was busy working in a shoe shop and a bar in Preston as she worked hard to support her studies at Liverpool Hope University. […]

8 years ago
Little Sisters of the Poor care home is on the market

An aerial view of the Little Sisters of the Poor care home A Preston care home run by a group of nuns has been put on the market. The Little Sisters of the Poor announced in April they would be leaving the […]

8 years ago
This slice of Tuscany is a prize winning garden

This garden was clearly not inspired by the Preston weather Pic: Colin Lane A little slice of Tuscany created in rainy old Preston has triumphed at the Southport Flower Show. The stunning show garden which focuses on an olive tree is the brainchild […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Welcome to AuGUST! Strong winds warning issues for Preston and Lancashire

Strong winds are expected Preston’s warm spell has come to an abrupt end with a return to ‘unseasonable’ weather, according to weather forecasters. Heavy rain has been lashing the city and surrounding areas throughout […]

8 years ago
Heartbreaking note shows a chink of kindness to the homeless on Preston’s streets

This note caught the eye of a Prestonian as she made her way to work Pic: Kirsty Donovan A note from a homeless man has been posted on the shutters of a shop in Preston city centre. Reading ‘Sorry’ the note explains he has cleared up after spending […]

8 years ago
First warnings to beggars issued in Preston city centre crackdown

One of the warning letters and a homeless man on Preston's streets The first warnings have been issued to persistent beggars in Preston city centre. Preston Police were out with officers from Preston City Council in the Off The Streets campaign. They […]

8 years ago
Petrol bombs thrown through windows of Lea home

Flames from the window as one of the men watches Pictures show how a home in Lea was targeted by suspected arsonists. Flames leap from the windows of a property in Blackpool Road after ‘petrol bombs’ were thrown through them. […]

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