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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 Local Plan: Council urged to accept amended Garden City masterplan

Some scenes in the masterplan of what green spaces would be provided alongside the homes A masterplan for how Preston can build thousands of new homes is one step away from being given the green light. Councillors will meet on Thursday to discuss whether to […]

9 years ago
Lea car crash: Two people dead and another in hospital with serious injuries

Two people have died after a car crash on the outskirts of Preston. A third person has been taken to Royal Preston Hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle crashed […]

9 years ago
Lancashire County Council rejects fracking application

Lancashire County Council has rejected an application from Cuadrilla to frack at two sites in Lancashire. Applause broke out in the public benches that quickly echoed onto social media to […]

9 years ago
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
Advertisement Advertisement 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
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
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