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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.

Preston Now and Then photo exhibition opens to the public

Preston Now and Then A long-awaited photo exhibition opened to the public today, offering a fascinating glimpse into Preston’s history. The ‘Preston Now and Then’ exhibition, collected and curated by Lea photographer Bernie Blackburn, […]

13 years ago
Waitrose back Love Food, Love Preston festival

waitrose lancs market National supermarket chain Waitrose have stepped in to lend their support to a festival promoting Preston’s restaurants. Love Food, Love Preston runs throughout August to show off the best eateries […]

13 years ago
Free sessions to help Preston residents get online

The Citizenzone bus has been praised for helping residents An award-winning service helping get people in Preston online will be touring the city next month. The CitizenZone bus will be in the Ribble Pilot pub car park and at […]

13 years ago
Council leader pledges to “kick-start” city centre redevelopment

preston city centre view The leader of Preston City Council has pledged to try and “kick-start development” in the centre of the city. Cllr Peter Rankin, answering questions on a live Q&A session with […]

13 years ago
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Ask the leader: Put your questions to Preston City Council leader Peter Rankin

peter rankin This is your chance to put your questions about the city direct to the leader of Preston City Council. Having recently increased his majority in the council chamber, Labour leader […]

13 years ago
Caribbean beats and colours to light up Flag Market for Carnival contest

carnival 2011 The Flag Market will come alive this weekend with the sounds of the Caribbean as the annual Carnival King and Queen contest. Vibrant costumes and an ability to dazzle the […]

13 years ago
Former Victorian school on Moor Lane could become student flats

moor lane A former Victorian school on Moor Lane could be converted to make way for more student flats in the area. Appleby House, formerly the St Thomas’s Infant School, takes up […]

13 years ago
Police uncover £15,000 of cannabis plants in Ribbleton drugs raids

cannabis factory A crackdown on cannabis growers in the city has led to the arrest of a middle-aged couple and prevented thousands of pounds of drugs from reaching the streets. Police raided […]

13 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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