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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.

Police puzzled after animal remains found in Ashton Park

ashton park Police are appealing for information after the remains of two deer and two pheasants were found in Preston over the weekend. The remains were found dumped in a plastic bag […]

13 years ago
Tributes to Preston man killed by 200ft fall during Lake District walk

peter huntley A keen walker who slipped and fell over 200ft from a ledge on one of the Lake District fells has been named today. Peter Huntley, who lived in Primrose Grove, […]

13 years ago
Blog Preston to help fund Preston Now and Then photo exhibition

fylde road bridge Blog Preston is helping to fund a Guild exhibition which shows just how much the city has changed over the last century. The ‘Preston Now and Then’ collection has been […]

13 years ago
Preston council meet this Thursday to make final budget decisions

budget wordle Preston Council officials are meeting this Thursday to make final decisions on budget plans for 2012/2013. 3.5% council tax rise is among the major proposals made by the councillors in […]

13 years ago
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Where are all Preston’s roadworks? Soon you might be able to find out

Google maps, travel applications, bus and train alerts – these days we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to planning important journeys. But often drivers aren’t given information about where […]

13 years ago
Town or city? Business leaders to debate how Preston can move on from Tithebarn

harris museum A lobby group representing Preston and Lancashire’s businesses is organising an event asking whether Preston is a town or a city. Preston received its status in 2002 but the Downtown […]

13 years ago
Preston pet of the week: Archie

archie This week’s pet of the week is a pedigree puss called Archie. So here’s a bit more about Archie by his owner Matt Brown, from Penwortham: Hello my name is […]

13 years ago
Volunteers aim to trace industrial heritage on Strand Road for Guild exhibition

strand road A project aiming to trace Preston’s industrial heritage is appealing for volunteers. Made in Preston aims to tell the stories of those who worked on Strand Road pioneering electric tram […]

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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