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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.

Review: Stand and Deliver comedy club

Stand and Deliver is back with what “promises to be the most pant-wettingly funny season of autumn/winter comedy Stand and Deliver has ever seen” and before the doors of 53degrees […]

14 years ago
Mission Church to be replaced by student flats

A 13-storey block of student flats will replace the Mission Church in Preston City Centre, a planning committee has confirmed. The flats will include a purpose-built church, with 11 storeys […]

14 years ago
Third Preston Tweetup announced

Tweetup Logo Blog Preston is proud to present another Preston Tweetup in association with Stage 9 Marketing, who have kindly offered to pay for all attendees’ first drink (spirits excluded). It’s to be […]

14 years ago
Fire at Mick’s Curry Pot

A gas explosion triggered a fire at Mick’s Curry Pot takeaway on Friargate this afternoon. The fire, caused by a malfunction with a deep fat fryer, swiftly prompted approximately fifty […]

14 years ago
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Heritage Open Days

Samlesbury Hall has a number of ghost stories attached to it Over 70 notable historic properties are opening their doors for free this weekend, including three in Preston. As part of Heritage Open Days, residents can explore Samlesbury Hall, the Georgian […]

14 years ago
Examining Preston’s Fossilised Past

Preston Docks circa 1905 It’s difficult even with help of study and older relatives to imagine the days when Britain was a leader in domestic manufacturing. Factories, mines, and shipping have largely been superseded […]

14 years ago
An Amble along Lancaster Canal

Yey the sun has arrived! Its the middle of August but I’m not complaining, I fancied a day out of town so go to dust my bike down and discover […]

14 years ago
Government cutbacks end free Preston swimming

swimming pool lanes Government cutbacks have seen an end to free swimming for children and pensioners in Preston. A decision made in June to stop funding free swimming means that as of Sunday […]

14 years ago
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