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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.

New application submitted for Asian wedding hall in Deepdale

plans for wedding hall on harcross yard A banqueting and wedding venue for Preston’s growing Asian community could be built in Deepdale. Former industrial land in the east of the city has been earmarked for a 100+ […]

13 years ago
Opinion: What should happen to the old Post Office?

the old post office The former post office building situated right in the heart of the city is a beautiful, iconic building and is extremely important to the people of Preston. Forming, as it […]

13 years ago
Preston’s post-1945 war dead to be honoured on Armistice Day

Preston's war memorial will eventually be a permanent home to a new roll of honour for those who have lost their lives in conflicts post-1945 A roll of honour to remember members of the armed forces killed since 1945 will be unveiled tomorrow. The ceremony at the Harris Museum will see the names of 114 […]

13 years ago
Preston Motion Picture Project release new trailer

preston motion picture project Preston Motion Picture Project today released their next trailer, entitled “Rhapsody in Preston”. It features a black and white jaunt through Preston taking in the fireworks, the flag market, Avenham […]

13 years ago
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Plans for Preston tram remain on track despite funding blow

Preston’s tram plan looks back on track after the group leading the project missed out on government cash for a second time. Trampower, the company proposing the city’s first light […]

13 years ago
City centre to fall silent on Remembrance Sunday

poppies on remembrance sunday The centre of Preston will fall silent this Sunday to remember those who gave their lives in the front line. Remembrance Sunday takes place from 10am on Sunday 13th November […]

13 years ago
Memories of the P5 bus service

p5 on fishergate A Preston ex-pat has set up a group online for those who remember the P5 bus route. Richard Crookes, originally from Penwortham, wants to discover more about the “legendary” service […]

13 years ago
Plans for a leading skate park in Moor Park submitted

close up view of artist impression of moor park skate park Plans for a skate park in a historic Preston park have been submitted by the council. A part of Moor Park opposite Deepdale stadium will be developed to allow skateboarding, […]

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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