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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.

Museum of Lancashire looking for young fans to plan its future

museum of lancashire Young history fans in the city are being encouraged to get involved in the new look Museum of Lancashire. If you’re aged from 16 to 21 then the museum, based […]

13 years ago
Tributes pour in for Preston North End fan Jordan Grant found dead at 17

jordan grant Tributes are being paid to a talented young footballer and Preston North End fan who passed away on Saturday. 17-year-old Jordan Grant (pictured left), who lived in the Cottam area […]

13 years ago
Preston pet of the week: Finney

finney and dave This week’s pet of the week is a devoted dog called Finney. He follows his owner Dave Carr everywhere. Dave’s walks with Finney have spawned the popular Preston Walkies blog. […]

13 years ago
Preston research helps expose pay rates at big four supermarkets

asda logo reflection Preston has been praised for its role in exposing the lack of a living wage being paid by the big four supermarkets in the city. The city was one of […]

13 years ago
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Performers and dancers wanted for Preston Passion on BBC One

michael sheen the passion Volunteers are needed to take part in a spectacular retelling of the Passion of Christ in Preston this Easter. As revealed by Blog Preston in December, over 1,000 people are […]

13 years ago
City Council cabinet – plans to fill the £2.5 million black hole in budget

Preston City Council have agreed to plans to increase council tax by 3.5% in Wednesday’s budget meeting. Councillors met at the Town Hall to discuss the draft budget proposals and […]

13 years ago
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
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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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