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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.

London Road crash: Motorcyclist who died is named

Floral tributes left at the scene to Robert The motorcyclist who died in a collision with a car in London Road has been named. Named locally as 28-year-old Robert Symonowicz, he passed away on Sunday (3 July) at […]

8 years ago
Preston Docks crash: One person injured as police close road

The junction of Portway and Watery Lane Pic: Google A road near Preston Docks has reopened following a collision. Watery Lane near the docks was closed for around two hours while police dealt with a crash. Preston Police said […]

8 years ago
Preston Cenotaph is now a grade I listed monument

Cenotaph on a sunny morning in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s recently restored Cenotaph has been offered extra protection by being moved to become a grade I listed monument. The war memorial is a poignant reminder of all the lives […]

8 years ago
New Hall Lane grotty shopfronts to be tackled with new repair fund

The fund is open to empty shops as well as those who need a lick of paint Pic: Tony Worrall Efforts to spruce up and revive a section of New Hall Lane could see businesses being given a helping hand. The Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews group are planning […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Welcome to the jungle! Grass cutting goes by the wayside on Preston road network

One section of longer grass in Fulwood Pic: Ben Jepson Swathes of grass verges across Preston have been left to sway in the breeze as the grass grows high and tall. Lancashire County Council – as of mid-June – have […]

8 years ago
Fulwood schoolboy wins national story competition

Well done Aidan! With his award-winning story A Preston schoolboy has been named as one of the most promising young authors in the UK. Aidan Lee who attends Queen’s Drive Primary School in Fulwood won the Mighty […]

8 years ago
Preston shopping centre launches search for Britain’s top vlogger

Tanya Burr and Tom Scott have launched lucrative careers thanks to their YouTube channels Is Preston home to the next top vlogging sensation? Stars of YouTube are now making serious money online and a city shopping centre wants to see if we’ve got the […]

8 years ago
London Road crash: Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist died

An appeal has been launched to trace any witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash on a busy Preston road. Preston Police closed London Road for around four hours […]

8 years ago
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