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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.

Islamic students pledge to raise £10,000 towards new CT scanner

islamic society launch A group of students from Preston have pledged to raise £10,000 towards a new hospital scanner at the city’s main hospital. The Islamic Society at the University of Central Lancashire […]

13 years ago
Parents launch fundraising appeal after daughter develops rare disorder

safaa master Two Preston parents have launched a fundraising battle to help care for their daughter after she was diagnosed with a debilitating disorder. At just 11 months old Safaa Master was […]

13 years ago
Ribbleton residents to create lasting legacy of Moor Nook estate

Residents of Ribbleton have been invited to participate in a project to create a lasting memory of people’s experiences and memories of the Moor Nook estate for Guild year. The […]

13 years ago
Fulwood man jailed for life after stabbing his grandmother and aunt to death

lee browne A man who stabbed his grandmother and aunt to death in their Fulwood home in a frenzied attack was jailed for life today. Lee Browne, 22 from Fulwood, will be […]

13 years ago
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Parking bottleneck to ease with extra spaces at Fulwood Leisure Centre

fulwood leisure centre Dangerous parking at a popular Preston leisure centre has forced the council to apply to expand the car park. Fulwood Leisure Centre has seen demand rise from keep-fit-fanatastic to record […]

13 years ago
Alleygating plans on the agenda for Counties area of Deepdale

deepdale alley Gates are set to come down on troubled back alleys in Deepdale, as the council applies for permission to gate them. Preston City Council have asked to gate the Counties […]

13 years ago
Analysis of Preston Council Budget: Where has money been saved?

Preston City Council have released the details of their new budget proposal, including a proposed rise in council tax by 3.5%. Yesterday I took a look at what the council […]

13 years ago
Preston solicitors sign up to sponsor big screens at 2012 Guild

guild-1992-atkinson Giant TV screens will be placed around the city for the 2012 Preston Guild. The screens will be part of major festivals and events throughout the Guild, and will also […]

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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