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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.

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
Fishergate traffic: Marshalls to be deployed with stop and go signs

Drivers trying to leave the Fishergate car park Pic: Kate Dickens Traffic marshals are being deployed in Preston city centre to try and ease the Christmas shopping gridlock. Motorists will see stop and go signs staffed by marshals as Lancashire County […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham bypass reopens after serious collision

A major Preston road is now open again following a serious road traffic collision this morning. Two cars were involved in an incident that required a North West Ambulance Service helicopter to […]

8 years ago
Met Office predicts heavy wind and rain over next two days

Rain over St Marks Heavy rain and wind has been forecast for the next two days in Lancashire by the Met Office. Wednesday will likely see wind and rain across the county with the […]

8 years ago
Yo Burrito to open restaurant in Preston city centre

A burrito restaurant could be expanding into Preston replacing a chocolate cafe. Simon Dunn Chocolatier in Friargate is understood to be trading sporadically and is being eyed up by Yo […]

8 years ago
Hairy Biker Dave Myers finally graduates from University of Central Lancashire

Dave Myers gets on his bike after graduating A very hairy biker returned to his place of study to receive an honorary degree on Monday. Dave Myers, one half of the TV chef duo The Hairy Bikers, was […]

8 years ago
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