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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.

Costcutter in Ribbleton faces fight to continue to serve booze

The Cost Cutter shop stands on the corner of Ribbleton Lane and Skeffington Lane Pic: Google Police are calling for a convenience shop in Ribbleton to be stripped of its ability to serve alcohol. Costcutter Supermarket in Ribbleton Lane is accused of contributing to crime and […]

9 years ago
Preston Markets plan: Extra funds could be ploughed in as Fish Market canopy works begin

Preston's Indoor Market is due to be redeveloped Preston Markets could see significant additional investment compared to what was originally planned for its regeneration scheme. The city council says it is making good progress on the plans for demolishing […]

9 years ago
Chinese restaurant Tang in late-night opening hours bid

A Chinese restaurant is seeking permission to open until the early hours of the morning. Tang restaurant in Fylde Road can currently open until 2.30am on Friday and Saturdays, with […]

9 years ago
Two people treated for smoke inhalation after Avenham fire caused by electric fan heater malfunction

Crews tackle the fire in Avenham Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in Avenham. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called out after smoke was seen coming from the first floor […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New biomass boiler for Fulwood Leisure Centre

Councillor Robert Boswell and councillor Veronica Afrin with the new Fulwood boiler Swimmers at Fulwood Leisure Centre will have their water warmed by a more environmentally friendly system. A biomass boiler has been installed at the leisure centre and Preston City Council […]

9 years ago
In pictures: FamilyFest takes over the Flag Market with Ray Quinn headlining

Hundreds of music fans packed onto the Flag Market on Saturday to see a range of performances throughout the day, with the event significantly boosting Preston’s profile. The twitter presence […]

9 years ago
Mapped: Preston developments and glimpse of city by 2020

Four developments from top left clockwise: Cottam Hall, Adelphi Square, Eastway retail park and Friargate Court A lot is happening in Preston right now and there’s major developments in the city centre, up towards the university and on the North West edge of the city. We’ve […]

9 years ago
Rorke’s Drift flower display helps Preston parks team win RHS Tatton show prize

The Zulu flower bed A flower bed representing the famous battle of Rorke’s Drift has won the Preston parks team a prize at the RHS Tatton Park show. Preston City Council’s parks team created […]

9 years ago
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