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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.

Plans to give more power to local residents axed

Plans to give more power to local residents as part of the Localism Bill have been shelved by the government. A local referendum scheme was due to be employed within […]

13 years ago
Preston shoppers braced for doughnut explosion as Krispy Kreme comes to city

Krispy Kreme doughnuts being handed out on the streets of Preston Preston’s shoppers will be able to tuck into a sweet American treat while going about their Christmas shopping this year. Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme will be opening up a store […]

13 years ago
Video: Preston’s public sector workers strike over pensions

Yesterday saw over 1,000 public sector workers from Preston and the surrounding area take part in the national walkout over public sector pensions. Workers from Unison, Unite, PCS and many […]

13 years ago
In Photos: Preston’s public sector workers on strike

Yesterday saw over 1,000 public sector workers from Preston and the surrounding area take part in the national walkout over public sector pensions. Workers from Unison, Unite, PCS and many […]

13 years ago
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Preston’s public sector workers join biggest strike in 30 years

Over 1,000 public sector workers from Preston and the surrounding area today took part in the biggest national strike for 30 years. Several council buildings and schools were shut for […]

13 years ago
Review: A parent-eye view on the new look Museum of Lancashire

little boy at museum of lancashire It seems like a long time since I last visited the Museum of Lancashire with my two children when, although we enjoyed a creative activity, the exhibition space was starting […]

13 years ago
Fourth Preston man jailed for part in North West drugs gang

Gary Cluskey The war against drugs in Lancashire scored another success today as another member of a Preston drugs gang was put behind bars. Gary Cluskey of Chapel Lane, New Longton, was […]

13 years ago
Police hunt three women after two teenage girls hurt in street brawl on Church Street

Above: The faces of three women police want to speak to in connection with an assault on Church Street These are the faces of three women police in Preston want to speak to about a fight outside a city night club. Five women were involved in an incident outside […]

13 years ago
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