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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.

The Fish Fillet chippy in Preston city centre closing

The Fish Fillet in Cross Street Pic: Google A fish and chip shop in Preston city centre has shut up shop. The Fish Fillet in Cross Street has a sign in its window announcing it is closing until […]

8 years ago
Preston weather warning: Heavy rain returns but snow warning withdrawn

The Ribble has burst its banks along parts of the Guild Wheel Preston is set to be lashed with heavy rain once more on Saturday. The Met Office says there is a risk of some localised flooding due to already saturated ground […]

8 years ago
Guild Way crash: Penwortham woman and Preston man named as motorists who died

Nigel Hardman Two motorists from Preston have died in hospital after a collision on the Guild Way on Wednesday. Wendy Wall, 51, from Penwortham passed away on Thursday following the collision between […]

8 years ago
Cheeky Santa Dash returns to Avenham Park as Ben Ashworth prepares to do TWO laps of the Guild Wheel

Chorlton runners supported Ben and donned the bum pants Pic: Peter Kelly Bottoms will be on display in Avenham Park again to raise money in the fight against bowel cancer. Ben Ashworth, Preston’s marathon cancer hero, is leading off a 5km Cheeky […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Anthony Ogogo sees sister graduate from University of Central Lancashire

Mum Teresa with Carly and Anthony Ogogo Olympic medalist and Strictly contestant Anthony Ogogo has been watching his younger sister graduate this week. The boxer and nifty dancefloor shifter was in the audience at Preston Guild Hall […]

8 years ago
Nadeem Hussain jailed for sexual assault on young girl

Nadeem Hussain A Fishwick man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a six year old girl. Nadeem Hussain, 34, of Fishwick View, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting a child under […]

8 years ago
Arriva Rail to take over Northern Rail franchise promising world-class service

Plans have been lodged for work at Preston Station Pic: Tony Worrall Arriva Rail North Limited is to take over the Northern Rail franchise in April from current operator Serco Abellio. The Government said that Arriva Rail, along with First Trans Pennine Express, […]

8 years ago
Preston Muslim group rallies to help victims of Cumbria floods

Preston Muslim group Preston to Places have done their bit to help those hit by the devastating effects of Storm Desmond over the weekend. The significant flooding the storm caused […]

8 years ago
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