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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.

St Ignatius Square set for tree replanting

st igantius church One 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 time

avenham park The 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 centre

Preston 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 processions

guild-1992-atkinson A 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 ago
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Signature milestone reached for Save Preston Bus Station epetition as deadline nears

preston bus station A 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: Harvey

harvey This 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 history

group of men celebrate 1952 Guild Organisers 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 Ribbleton

Police Line Tape Police 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, […]

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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