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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.

Freestyle footballer calls on Preston help him break keepy-uppie world record

john farnworth A Preston lad will be attempting to break the world record for the largest mass keepy up event as part of the Guild celebrations. John Farnworth, 26, will be hosting […]

12 years ago
Mini magic! Latest entry into Guild photo competition

bowker mini This is the latest effort submitted in a Guild photography competition for creative uses of a G in Preston. Bowker BMW took some of their Minis out for a spin […]

12 years ago
Line-up and venues announced for Preston MAPS Festival 2012

chloe and sam The train station, market and and a tea shop will be just some of the venues used as part of a one-day contemporary arts festival. MAPS Festival, part of the […]

12 years ago
Police hunt pair who conned elderly Fulwood woman out of her bank card after bus ride

bus woman These are two women being hunted by police after a pensioner was conned out of her bank card. The 87-year-old woman from Fulwood was returning home from the city centre […]

12 years ago
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Devoted and Disgruntled event to inspire artists and creatives in Preston

devoted and disgruntled cambridge Creative types in the city are being invited to attend a special event called Devoted and Disgruntled as part of the Guild. The event, which makes an open space available […]

12 years ago
Mix of comedy, music and theatre at special Tringe Festival as part of Preston Guild

Fifty acts will take part in this year’s Preston Tringe festival which showcases some of the best comedy, theatre and performances the city has to offer. Since starting in 2009 […]

12 years ago
City council stumps up nearly £10,000 to save two charities from closure

gift 92 Two Preston charities have been bailed out by the city council after mounting costs nearly forced them to close. Sahara, based in Fishwick which helps young Asian and black women, […]

12 years ago
Prestonian Samantha Murray wins Olympic silver in modern women’s pentathlon

samantha murray A Prestonian has added Great Britain’s sixty-fifth medal at the Olympics when she struck silver in the Modern Women’s Pentathlon. Samantha Murray, who turns 23 this year, was born in […]

12 years ago
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