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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.

Funding for £1.2m Winckley Square Gardens restoration is approved

£1.2m project will provide a ‘sympathetic restoration’ of Winckley Square Gardens Project could start in 2016 News is a ‘big day in the history of Preston’ Project bid led by […]

9 years ago
Fracking near Preston: UK awaits decision by Lancashire County Council on Preston New Road

Preston will see a further day of anti-fracking protests as the country awaits a decision on whether the controversial process is to be restarted. Councillors are meeting in County Hall […]

9 years ago
Preston man in hospital after being stabbed in buttocks and back in Ribbleton

The incident happened in Fitzgerald Street Pic: Google A man remains in hospital after being stabbed in the back and buttocks in Ribbleton. Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after the attack which took place between 8.30pm […]

9 years ago
Beauty of Preston to be showcased in Preston Environmental Forum calendar

Photographers in Preston are being asked to take and submit pictures of the environment in the city. Preston Environmental Forum is putting together its annual calendar showing the “beauty of […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston FamilyFest returns to Flag Market with Ray Quinn although Old Men Grooving pull out

Ray Quinn brings his tunes to Preston Preston FamilyFest is returning to the Flag Market for a second year with former X Factor contestant Ray Quinn headlining. The singer and actor is to entertain the crowds during […]

9 years ago
Penwortham collision: Preston man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Carleton Drive where the collision took place A Preston man is in police custody on Friday night on suspicion of attempted murder. A 40-year-old pedestrian is in Royal Preston Hospital with serious head and leg injuries after […]

9 years ago
Man has part of his EAR bitten off in Fishergate attack

Preston Christmas lights on Fishergate Pic: Paul Melling A man has lost part of his ear in a fight in Fishergate during the early hours of Saturday morning. Preston Police are appealing for information after a man attempted […]

9 years ago
Tithebarn failures: Preston Vision Board and its offshoot company to be formally shut down

The sun sets over Preston An organisation which was due to bring regeneration to Preston city centre has been officially closed. Preston Vision Limited – a registered company and offshoot of the Preston Vision Board – […]

9 years ago
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