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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.

Fishergate Shopping Centre owners claim city can support ‘up to three cinemas’

Artist impression of how the Vue Cinema may look at the Fishergate complex The pressure on councillors to approve plans for a new cinema and restaurant complex at a city shopping centre has been ramped up. Fishergate Shopping Centre’s owners Benson Elliot have […]

8 years ago
Town House Coffee bar to open in Friargate

Bernice Marie Newton and inside the new Friargate coffee shop A new coffee shop is due to open in Preston city centre to replace another. Fanakis in Friargate, which closed, is to become Town House Coffee and Brew Bar. Bernice […]

8 years ago
Will Brockholes be allowed to open later for weddings and events?

The floating Visitor Village at Brockholes Pic: Sonia Bashir A nature reserve on the outskirts of Preston is applying to extend its opening hours – for weddings, funerals and events. Brockholes at Samlesbury, just off the M6, says it […]

8 years ago
Showcase of veterans work on Ashton Park garden for charity third anniversary

A Preston charity is to celebrate its third birthday by lifting the lid on its work in Ashton Park. Dig In North West, which helps veterans from across the city, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement CCTV released after Ingol cash raid at bookies

CCTV pictures show the raid in progress in Ingol A bookmakers in Ingol has been targeted during a raid. CCTV pictures have been released after Betfred in Granton Walk saw a staff member threatened with a knife. Two men […]

8 years ago
A summer of the arts for families on Preston Flag Market?

The Flag Market is expected to see a riot of art and performance throughout the summer Pics: Tony Worrall Preston’s Flag Market is to become a showcase for artists from the city and beyond. An open invite to the artistic community has been launched by Preston City Council. Up […]

8 years ago
Blackpool Road collision: Pensioner remains in hospital

Police presence at Lea Gate Pic: Sean Cunningham A pensioner remains in hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Lea on Saturday night. The 65-year-old man from Wesham was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road […]

8 years ago
Aldi confirms opening date for Queen Street store

Aldi taking shape in Queen Street Preston’s new Aldi supermarket has confirmed when it will open. Progress has been swift on the Queen Street store off the Ringway. Confirmation of the discount supermarket taking the main […]

8 years ago
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