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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.

Preston weather warning: Strong winds and rain expected on Thursday and into the weekend

The branch used came from a tree felled by Monday's high winds Preston is set for another few days of potential travel disruption due to adverse weather. The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy rain throughout Thursday, which includes Preston […]

8 years ago
Closing the Museum of Lancashire could COST Lancashire County Council additional £900,000

Closing the Museum of Lancashire could see Lancashire County Council handed a large bill by a heritage charity. The museum recently had £919,400 invested into it by the Heritage Lottery […]

8 years ago
D’Urton Lane housing plan recommended for approval despite Guild Wheel cyclists protests

Where the Guild Wheel leaves D'Urton Lane Pic: Keith Sergeant A controversial housing development looks set to be approved despite a campaign by cyclists. Land near the Guild Wheel at D’Urton Lane is earmarked for 112 new homes. Preston City […]

8 years ago
Lee Ashton with links to Preston wanted after teenage girl held against her will

Lee Ashton A Leyland man with links to the Preston area is being hunted after being charged with a number of offences. Lee Ashton, 20, is wanted following an incident on Thursday […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston ranked as having the nicest neighbours in the UK

Want a nice set of neighbours? Move to Preston... Pic: Tony Worrall Everybody needs good neighbours right? And they certainly have them in Preston. The city has topped a new survey looking at which places in the UK are happiest with their […]

8 years ago
Watch timelapse footage of Fylde Building being taken down at UCLan campus

The demolition of Fylde Building saw part of Preston’s skyline since the late 1960s disappear. Many a memory was shared by those who attended Preston Polytechnic, which became the University […]

8 years ago
Baluga Bar to expand to include takeaway in Miller Arcade

The Miller Arcade includes Baluga Bar - who are objecting to the plans Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston nightclub has lodged plans to create a takeaway next door as part of introducing a bistro to the venue. Baluga Bar in the Miller Arcade wants to turn […]

8 years ago
Preston homes remain without power due to gale force winds

Electricity North West engineers Four homes in Preston remain without power after strong winds lashed the city and surrounding area. Electricity North West said they are working to restore the supply to the customers […]

8 years ago
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