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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.

Thwaites submits housing plans for land next to Lea pub

The Smith's Arms in Lea Lane Pic: Paul Melling Land used for grazing animals next to a countryside pub is due to be sold off for housing. Thwaites brewery has tabled plans for six family homes to be built […]

8 years ago
Motorbike fire in Ribbleton triggers arson investigation

Chatburn Road in Ribbleton Pic: Google A motorbike was set alight in Ribbleton on Tuesday night according to firefighters. Crews from Preston Fire Station were sent to Chatburn Road at 9.49pm. The vehicle was on fire […]

8 years ago
Fulwood Green development could expand further behind school

Two types of home being built at Fulwood Green A smaller plan for a number of additional homes behind a Fulwood school has been tabled. Hollins Homes wants to build 15 new properties just off Eastway on land behind […]

8 years ago
Fishwick shopkeeper racially abused before car is vandalised

Police would like to speak to this man following the incident in Waldon Street Police have released an image of a man after a shopkeeper was racially abused and his car vandalised in Fishwick. The 37-year-old shopkeeper in Waldon Street said a man entered […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Motorist rescued on M6 near Preston after becoming trapped

A man has been rescued on the M6 after getting his hand trapped while changing a tyre. The motorist was on the hard shoulder between Junction 32 (Preston) and Junction […]

8 years ago
Friargate Fish and Chips opens in what was Fusion Room

Russell Lee said he closed Fusion Room due to changing tastes in the area A new gourmet fish and chips takeaway has opened in Preston city centre. Friargate Fish and Chips is the brainchild of former Fusion Room owner Russell Lee. He’s converted half […]

8 years ago
Showcase of Preston students work for UCLan Degree Shows 2016

From fashion shows to impressive architecture, there's an eclectic mix on display Budding designers, artists, fashion designers and architects are to showcase their work to the city. Preston’s university is opening its doors for the annual degree show and Prestonians are invited […]

8 years ago
Grimsargh Wetlands homes plan due for approval to avoid lengthy planning appeal battle

How the Grimsargh Wetlands may look once the nature reserve is created Twelves new homes due to lead to the preservation of a ‘haven for wildlife’ in Grimsargh are set for approval. Previously rejected by Preston City Council the proposal from United […]

8 years ago
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