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.
St Ignatius Square set for tree replantingOne of Preston’s protected areas is set to see trees felled to make it safer for pedestrians. St Ignatius Square in the St Georges ward will be revamped after concerns […]
13 years ago Sport Relief Mile returns to Preston for third timeThe third Preston Sport Relief Mile takes place this March. The event, sponsored by Sainsbury’s, will see a special route take in the sights of Avenham and Miller Park. It […]
13 years ago BBC North director Peter Salmon opens Preston College’s new £5m arts centrePreston College’s new £5 million visual and performing arts centre has been officially opened by BBC North director Peter Salmon. Salmon, a BAFTA winning producer from Burnley, switched on a 3D […]
13 years ago Workshops planned with parade experts ahead of Guild processionsA group of creatives who created a giant touring ship which sailed the River Ribble at the last Preston Guild are returning to the city this week. Walk the Plank […]
13 years agoA petition demanding a city-wide referendum on the future of Preston Bus Station closes tomorrow. The epetition has attracted nearly 1,500 signatures as campaigners attempt to stop the demolition of […]
13 years ago Preston’s pet of the week: HarveyThis is the first in a new weekly feature for us, where we put the spotlight on our animal friends. We’ll be featuring the pet of the week, and first […]
13 years ago Prestonians to be given special chance to make Guild historyOrganisers of the Preston Guild have officially launched a chance for a special group of Prestonians to make it into the history books. People who have contributed something special to […]
13 years ago Teenager arrested after shooting in RibbletonPolice in Preston have arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting in Ribbleton earlier this week. A 23 year old man was shot in leg on Bowness Road, Brockholes, […]
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