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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.

Jail for Preston man who punched woman in the face as she tried to re-claim debts

luis lopes This is the face of a violent thug who broke a woman’s jaw at his home in Preston. Luis Lopes was jailed for twenty months after he broke the woman’s […]

12 years ago
Police release CCTV snap of two clubbers after bag theft

cctv bag snatch These are two revellers police would like to speak to after a bag was snatched in a Preston nightclub. The man and woman pictured were seen carrying the bag while […]

12 years ago
Preston’s Guild Wheel cycling route to open with 21-mile charity ride in August

a family enjoy cycling the guild wheel Preston’s special cycling route for the Guild year will be officially opened in Avenham Park next month. The Guild Wheel, a 21-mile circular route around the city, is a multi-million […]

12 years ago
Facelift lined up for Harris Library to the tune of £500,000

harris museum The library in the centre of Preston that should be the jewel in the city’s reading crown is due for a facelift. Harris Library will receive £500,000 of a £3.2m […]

12 years ago
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Open for business: Preston praised for its growing start-up culture

preston skyline Preston is a city which has shrugged off its industrial decline to become a beacon for economic growth, according to a think-thank. The Centre for Cities says Preston is better […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Classical composers plans to bring ‘musical ghosts’ to Preston

stace constantinou A London based composer will be bringing his classical touch to Preston’s new contemporary arts festival. Blog Preston is revealing the acts who will be performing at venues across the […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Leo Olamerino brings artistic flair to city festival

Leo Olamerino A theatrical artist is the newest addition to the MAPS Festival showcase of the contemporary arts. Leo Olamerino will bring his theatre to the city where he aims to provoke […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Artist Naomi Kendrick joins contemporary arts line-up

naomi kendrick The latest act to be confirmed as taking part in the MAPS Festival, showcasing contemporary art across the city, is Naomi Kendrick. Based in Manchester, Kendrick is an artist who […]

12 years ago
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