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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.

Preston Social panel debates city’s future

The Preston Social   Preston needs to ‘get a grip’ – that was the advice of four experts on the Preston Social panel on Tuesday evening. Over fifty people attended this month’s event, […]

13 years ago
Five charged in drugs raids across Preston

cannabis factory Police have revealed a crackdown on drug dealers in the city has led to 16 arrests. Five people have been charged by Lancashire Police as they launched Operation Mercury last […]

13 years ago
City getting ready to come alive to the sound of Caribbean Carnival

The colours and sounds of the Caribbean will be coming to Preston this Sunday – it’s Carnival time. Moor Park from 12noon is where the carnival procession begins, as hundreds […]

13 years ago
Bungling burglar sent down after attempting to steal twice from the same Fulwood home

michael bailey A burglar who went back to a house he had already stolen goods from and was caught by police has been sent down for two-and-a-half-years. Michael Bailey, 34, from St […]

13 years ago
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New crossing on Longridge Road to help complete Guild Wheel

preston guild wheel Work is due to begin to help complete a 21-mile cycle route around the city in time for the Preston Guild. The Guild Wheel, which goes in a ring around […]

13 years ago
Drivers face six-months of delays as roadwork scheme looms in Fulwood

roundabout Drivers and Fulwood residents are being warned of delays as a six-month long series of roadworks begins. Two extra lanes are being added to Junction 31a of the M6 where […]

13 years ago
Mayor opens A Public Affair exhibition at Harris Art Gallery

mayor at harris gallery On Fri 25th May, following on from the very successful ‘Private Affair’ exhibition at the Harris Art Gallery, the Mayor opened the latest display called ‘A Public Affair’. The aim […]

13 years ago
Grimsargh Parish council wins funding for Guild leaflet

village hall A parish council in Preston has received £200 to help fund a leaflet about the Guild. Grimsargh Parish Council was awarded a grant from Lancashire County Council to keep its […]

13 years ago
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