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’s pet of the week: LilyThis week’s pet is a rescued cat, called Lily. Here is her owner, Emma Darley from Ashton, to tell you more: My beautiful half-Persian cat Lily is adorable. We rescued […]
13 years ago Preston council budget: The key wordsWe’ve run the council’s budget proposal from 2012 to 2016 into Wordle, which crunches the 80 odd pages to find the most commonly used phrases. This gives you an at-a-glance […]
13 years ago Opinion: Labour budget is built on non-commitmentTax and spend, tax and spend, borrow your way out of trouble and don’t worry about tomorrow, that will be someone else’s problem. Yes, folks, Labour’s back in power in […]
13 years ago Council tax set to rise by 3.5% as Preston tightens its beltA council tax rise for Preston households is on the table as the city decides how to spends its money up until 2016. The three-year financial plan for Preston City […]
13 years agoYou don’t need me to tell you again just how much government grant Preston City Council has lost since the coalition took control in Westminster – almost half – from […]
13 years ago Council’s online bus wins national digital inclusion awardA mobile bus which aims to get the people of Preston online has won a national award. Preston City Council’s CitizenZone vehicle takes to the streets to teach people who […]
13 years ago Hidden cameras help capture Preston car thievesShocking footage catching car thieves in action has been released by Lancashire Police as they crackdown on car theft. The video shows a ‘trap car’ rigged with hidden cameras being […]
13 years ago Council set to freeze burial charges before 2013 increaseBurial charges in Preston are set to be frozen this year. Councillor John Swindells is expected to agree to hold prices ahead of a 4% increase in 2013. An exclusive […]
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