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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.

Diamond Jubilee flower display vandalised in Preston park

diamond jubilee display Vandals 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 Station

bus station outside A 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 plans

Candid view of a pie counter in Preston's Indoor Market   A 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 minibus

Preston Sea Cadets minibus Joyriders 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 ago
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Police release CCTV after man assaulted in Ashton hotel

blackpool road cctv This 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 bookies

Man wanted by police over fake notes A 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 expected

river ribble Weather 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 relay

Olympic Torch The 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 […]

12 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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