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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.

Max Neill who blogged about cancer fight has died

Max Neill in the St Catherine's Hospice grounds Pic: Sarah Walker A Preston man who blogged about his battle with cancer has died. Max Neill, from Broadgate, had been diagnosed with bowel cancer The 49-year-old had written for Blog Preston and the […]

8 years ago
Sinead Tilley missing: Sister appeals for Ribbleton woman with ‘heart of gold’ to come home

Sinead was last seen at her mother's home in Ribbleton The family of a Preston woman not seen for a week have said they are growing increasingly worried about her safety. Sinead Tilley, who is understood to be on the […]

8 years ago
BAE Systems solar farm on old runway generating major energy

The solar farm at the Samlesbury site A new solar farm near Preston has been leading to lower energy consumption at one of the area’s biggest employers. BAE Systems says it has saved £300,000 in the last […]

8 years ago
M6 Junction 29 collision: Motorway reopened after two lanes shut for more than an hour

Emergency services on the scene on the M6 A collision on the M6 southbound closed two lanes of the motorway near Preston for more than an hour. Emergency services were on the scene due to a collision between a […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man found dead behind church in Deepdale

St Luke's where the man's body was found Pic: Google A man has been found dead near a church in Preston. Preston Police were called out to St Luke’s Church in Fletcher Road, Deepdale, around 5am on Tuesday. Paramedics were […]

8 years ago
Preston flooding: Lea junction sees motorists and pedestrians struggle with flood water

Cars making their way through the floodwater Pics: Emma Caffrey and Mark Jewell Motorists are being warned to slow down at a busy Preston junction due to floodwater. Where Greaves Town Lane meets Blackpool Road in Lea has a problem with blocked drains. […]

8 years ago
Victorian printworks in Glovers Court to get emergency heritage work

What used to the printing works in Glovers Court Pic: Middle Miss Ford A dilapidated former printworks in Glovers Court is to be repaired before being converted into offices. Preston City Council has signed off spending £345,929 to refurbish what was the Lambert […]

8 years ago
CCTV pictures released after theft from WH Smiths in Fishergate

A man and woman who police would like to speak to Police have released CCTV images of a man and woman they would like to speak to after a theft at a high street shop. The incident took place in WH […]

8 years ago
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