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 publicA 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 festivalNational 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 onlineAn 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 redevelopmentThe 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 agoThis 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 contestThe 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 flatsA 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 raidsA 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 […]
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