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.
Audi crashes off M65 in Bamber BridgeA driver has been arrested after his car careered off the motorway near Preston. Lancashire Road Police said a breathalyser reading placed the man nearly three times the legal drink-drive […]
8 years ago Preston congestion city: How long do we spend stuck in traffic jams?Drivers in Preston are spending slightly less time stuck in traffic compared to five years ago according to new data. The annual Traffic Index study shows the city is still […]
8 years ago Ribchester Roman dig features on BBC4 showA Roman settlement near Preston has been featured on a BBC4 programme. Ribchester’s archaeological dig has been ongoing by students at the University of Central Lancashire and they found themselves […]
8 years ago The Plungington Hotel back open with a focus on real aleA prominent Preston pub has reopened after a number of years of changing hands. The Plungington Hotel at the top end of Plungington Road is now run by Vini Hurst. […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston man to trek 500 miles across Spain for St Catherine’s HospiceA former restaurant owner is preparing to walk 500 miles for a Preston hospice. Michael Iaverdino, who lives in Preston, is spending a month hiking six hours each day across a […]
8 years ago Grange Community Centre targeted by arsonists for third timePreston firefighters have been called out for a third time to a former community centre. The Grange Community Centre was set alight on Wednesday evening, following fires on Sunday afternoon […]
8 years ago How new engineering centre in Preston may lookEngineers of the future are to be trained in a multi-million building in Preston. Designs have been unveiled as a £30m planning application has been lodged by the University of […]
8 years ago Giant Preston illustration in St George’s Shopping Centre to mark 50 yearsAn enormous illustration containing major Preston landmarks has been unveiled inside a city shopping centre. Chris Murphy has created the drawing which covers some 82foot and includes the Harris, St […]
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