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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.

Audi crashes off M65 in Bamber Bridge

Police shared a picture of the car on the edge of the road Pic: LancsRoadPolice A 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?

Traffic backed up on the Ringway Pic: Tony Worrall 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 show

Students and volunteers digging at Ribchester A 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 ale

Vini Hurst outside the Plungington Hotel in Lytham Road A 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 Hospice

Michael preparing for his walk, and Pamplona on the right A 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 time

Preston 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 look

Exterior shot of the proposed EIC building Engineers 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 years

Have you seen the illustration within the St George's centre? An 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 […]

8 years ago
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