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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.

MAPS Festival: Four Cats Theatre bring mix of comedy, social media and play to arts festival

four cats theatre In our series profiling the latest confirmed acts for new contemporary arts festival MAPS. The festival, taking place in Preston on Saturday 8 September, will be a radical mix of […]

12 years ago
Family pay tribute to “loving grandfather” from Ribbleton killed on the M6

terry cartwright A Ribbleton family have been left in shock after the death of a devoted grandfather and husband. Terry Cartwright was killed in a collision with a lorry on the M6 […]

12 years ago
Preston to adopt Royal Navy ship at Riversway Festival

HMS Charger The people of Preston will adopt one of the Royal Navy’s ships as part of the Riversway Festival. In a special ceremony to mark the Preston Guild, HMS Charger, will […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Urban photographer Andrew Brooks bringing show to Preston

andrew brooks The latest act for Preston’s contemporary arts festival, MAPS, has been announced as digital artist and film maker Andrew Brooks. Hailing from Manchester, Brooks takes his inspirations from an analogue […]

12 years ago
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Blitz on dangerous drivers sees eight uninsured cars off Preston’s roads

Police Line Tape Eight uninsured vehicles have been hauled off Preston’s roads as part of a police crackdown. The cars and vans in Deepdale, Broughton and Ribbleton have been seized in the last […]

12 years ago
Two Preston men arrested after gun fired in Ingol

police tape Two men have been arrested for firing a gun at a flat in Ingol. Police were called at 1.50am when three men attempted to enter a flat on Tag Lane […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Nicola Smith is latest addition to line-up

nicola smith The latest act to be announced for contemporary arts festival MAPS is visual artist Nicola Smith. MAPS is a day-long celebration of arts, music, poetry and performance at venues across […]

12 years ago
Crackdown on underage boozing in Ingol, Tanterton and Savick

police tape Police in the West of the city have claimed a blitz on underage drinking will keep the area safer. Fity-five young people were spoken to by police in Ingol, Tanterton […]

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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