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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.

Ribbleton man charged after paramedic attacked in Preston

Miller Arcade Pic: Google A paramedic has been attacked in Ribbleton after trying to help a man found collapsed in the road. Preston Police were called after a 23-year-old man was found unconscious shortly […]

8 years ago
Flag Market to have ‘totem pole’ signs added to it

An example of the 'totem pole' three-sided signs and Preston's Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall Three ‘totem pole’ signs are to be put up on Preston’s historic Flag Market. Preston City Council wants to put up the displays as part of its ‘rebrand’ of the […]

8 years ago
Heavy rain warning continues in Preston for Tuesday and Wednesday

Michael Holdsworth snapped the County Hall drains overflowing onto the car park Further outbreaks of heavy rain are due to batter Preston as the humid week continues. The city saw downpours during the Monday morning rush hour, causing one school in Fulwood […]

8 years ago
Preston to fly rainbow flag at half mast in solidarity with Orlando

The rainbow flag is the global symbol for the LGBT community Pic: torbakhopper Preston is to fly a rainbow flag at half mast on Tuesday in remembrance of those killed in Orlando. 49 people died in the shooting early on Sunday morning at […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood school closed as flash flooding hits Preston

The secondary school in St Vincent's Road has been affected by floodwater A secondary school in Preston has been forced to close due to flooding. Heavy rain has swept across the city during Monday morning and fire crews have been sent to […]

8 years ago
Butterflies to be painted by Preston schools for Armed Forces Day

Kids begin the painting of the butterflies A mile of butterflies are to be painted by schools across Preston ahead of Armed Forces Day. Almost 2,000 youngsters are epected to contribute to a special arts installation for the […]

8 years ago
Colourful mazes, wrestling shows and Asian Mela: What’s on at Preston’s Flag Market during summer 2016

An outdoor maze is part of the events on the Flag Market this summer From wrestling to Roald Dahl classics there’s something happening every Saturday on the Flag Market until the end of August. Preston City Council has announced what’s on with events beginning […]

8 years ago
Preston weather warning: Heavy rain due Sunday afternoon and into Monday afternoon

Rain over St Marks Preston is due for more short and heavy downpours during the next 24 hours. The Met Office has extended its yellow warning of rain for Preston and Lancashire. It is […]

8 years ago
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