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.
Diamond Jubilee flower display vandalised in Preston parkVandals have struck a flower display commemorating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The flower crown in Avenham and Miller Park was targeted on Sunday and the white balls from the top […]
12 years ago Architecture event to debate future of Preston Bus StationA day-long event will explore the future of Preston Bus Station and the role its brutalist architecture has played in the city. Organised by Preston arts organisation In Certain Places […]
12 years ago Angry traders to confront council bosses over Preston Indoor Market plansA campaign to stop proposals to move Preston’s Indoor Market goes before the city council this Thursday. Market traders are unhappy with plans by Preston City Council to re-locate […]
12 years ago Police hunt joyriders who trashed Preston Sea Cadets minibusJoyriders who stole the Preston Sea Cadets minibus for three nights are being hunted by police. The bright blue minibus was taken from the Sea Cadets HQ on Strand Road […]
12 years agoThis is the man police believe punched a man repeatedly in the head at a Preston hotel before running off. The CCTV images show the man near the Lane Ends Hotel on […]
12 years ago Warning to Preston businesses after fake bank notes used at bookiesA raft of fake £20 notes are believed to be in use across Preston. Police are warning businesses to be on their guard after £300 worth of fake notes were […]
12 years ago River Ribble flood warnings removed but more rain expectedWeather forecasters expect more rain to lash Preston tonight but the River Ribble is not expected to burst its banks. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of more […]
12 years ago 10,000 turn out in Preston for Olympic torch relayThe people of Preston attended in their thousands this morning to witness the Olympic torch relay make its way through the city. After a tumultuous night in which parts of […]
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