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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.

How Preston’s city centre cinema battle played out

Markets v Fishergate, not quite Batman v Superman... In the space of six hours on Tuesday a rather different plot had been woven in the story of Preston’s search for a city centre cinema. We began the week […]

8 years ago
Bin and garage damaged after Ribbleton confidential waste is burnt

The flames coming from the bin in Cromwell Road Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service A bin was left melted and a garage damaged during a fire in Ribbleton. Firefighters have warned against burning confidential waste. Two fire crews from Preston were called to reports […]

8 years ago
Arson suspected as motorbike found alight in Ribbleton

Robin Street in Ribbleton where the motorbike was found An arson investigation has been launched after a motorbike was found in flames in Ribbleton. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew from Preston Fire Station to te incident […]

8 years ago
Preston Guild Wheel: Campaigners launch stinging attack against politicians over cycle route

Peter Ward, one of the founding members of the Guild Wheel, presents the petition and right, a cyclist out on the Wheel Pic: Paul Melling A former transport chief for Lancashire has launched a stinging attack on what she says is a ‘tearing up’ of the countryside around Preston. Nora Ward, who was cabinet member for […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Meet the Massaros: How Preston couple are setting the squash world alight

Laura Massaro has risen to become the world number one in squash, with her husband Danny supporting her every step of the way A Preston man who has coached his wife to international sporting success has been recognised for his commitment. Danny Massaro has led his wife Laura to the world number one […]

8 years ago
Windows smashed at Preston’s Jamea Masjid mosque

Windows of the mosque show signs of damage, and a brick found nearby A mosque in Preston has seen two windows smashed. The incident on Thursday night at Jamea Masjid saw glass smashed inside and outside the mosque. The building in Clarendon Street, […]

8 years ago
Preston gridlocked: Shoppers trapped in St George’s Shopping Centre car park

Going nowhere from the St George's car park... Preston city centre is once again gridlocked as Bank Holiday shoppers try to make their escape. Motorists are reporting delays of more than hour trying to exit the St George’s […]

8 years ago
How woolly body parts are being stitched together in Preston

Enid Bosworth, Pat Morris and Olive Appleby with their handiwork The sound of knitting needles is echoing through a city shopping centre twice a week thanks to a new university initiative. Volunteers are using wool to bring science to life […]

8 years ago
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