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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.

Freshfield expands to larger Winckley Square offices

The new home for Freshfield in Winckley Square Winckley Square has been given another boost as a Preston firm expands into larger offices. Freshfield are moving to an office within the same building. The marketing agency has signed up […]

8 years ago
First World War walking tours return to the city

From left clockwise: Joseph Garstang, John Gregson and Beatrice Blackburn Guided tours explaining the stories of three Prestonians caught up in the First World War are to return once more. John Gregson, Joseph Garstang and Beatrice Blackhurst are to have […]

8 years ago
Tributes paid to Brian Carroll who died in Ribby Hall crash

Brian Carroll who died in Ribby Hall crash which closed the road for around six hours A driver who died in a crash near Preston has been named as the man who ran pubs in Kirkham and Newton. Pensioner Brian Carroll died in the crash near […]

8 years ago
Preston wood mill fire: Watch fire service update as homes evacuated

Whitfire Shavings mill fire, as seen from many different angles Interview from Wood Mill Fire in Leyland from LancashireFRS on Vimeo. Firefighters have evacuated nine homes near to a major fire at a sawdust mill close to Preston. Due to […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Haighton Manor to reopen as gastropub

The venue is currently being refurbished by the pub chain A former wedding venue on the outskirts of Preston is due to reopen in the coming weeks as a pub. Haighton Manor has been bought by the Brunning and Price […]

8 years ago
Watch major fire at sawdust mill near Preston

Fire crews are battling a major fire at a sawdust mill near Preston. Preston Fire Station said it had sent three crews to the blaze in Church Lane, Lostock Hall. […]

8 years ago
Preston fire crews sent to tackle large fire in Lostock Hall

Plumes of smoke can be seen from roads near the Lostock Hall site Firefighters from Preston have been deployed to a large fire in near Lostock Hall. Drivers are reporting seeing plumes of smoke coming from what’s understood to be Whitfire Shavings Limited […]

8 years ago
Preston city centre businesses to vote on whether Business Improvement District remains

BID Preston is responsible for organising events like the Christmas Lights and PrestFest Pics: Billy Matthews and Gill Lawson A third term for an organisation that promotes Preston’s city centre and its businesses is due to be backed by Preston City Council. What’s known as the Preston Business Improvement […]

8 years ago
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