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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.

Food festival set for Winckley Square in September

preston cheese A giant edible map of Preston will take over Winckley Square in September as part of a food festival. The Square Food Festival will run during the Guild and show […]

13 years ago
Skaters, Brockholes and Preston’s churches feature in new short films about the city

brockholes nature reserve pier Budding filmmakers have released three short videos in the latest installments of the Preston Motion Picture Project. The films, showcasing Preston’s skateboard community, the city’s churches and the Brockholes Nature […]

13 years ago
Council planning upgrade of key Preston commuting route to cut congestion

preston ringway A key commuter route into Preston will see an upgrade worth millions over the next few years. The A6 from its junction with the M65 near Cuerden heading north into […]

13 years ago
Two Preston teens charged with thefts from cars

police tape Two teenage boys from Preston have been charged by police for stealing from a number of vehicles across the city. A 16-year-old from Fulwood and a 17-year-old from Ashton will […]

13 years ago
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Preston Now and Then photo exhibition opens to the public

Preston Now and Then A long-awaited photo exhibition opened to the public today, offering a fascinating glimpse into Preston’s history. The ‘Preston Now and Then’ exhibition, collected and curated by Lea photographer Bernie Blackburn, […]

13 years ago
Waitrose back Love Food, Love Preston festival

waitrose lancs market National supermarket chain Waitrose have stepped in to lend their support to a festival promoting Preston’s restaurants. Love Food, Love Preston runs throughout August to show off the best eateries […]

13 years ago
Free sessions to help Preston residents get online

The Citizenzone bus has been praised for helping residents An award-winning service helping get people in Preston online will be touring the city next month. The CitizenZone bus will be in the Ribble Pilot pub car park and at […]

13 years ago
Council leader pledges to “kick-start” city centre redevelopment

preston city centre view The leader of Preston City Council has pledged to try and “kick-start development” in the centre of the city. Cllr Peter Rankin, answering questions on a live Q&A session with […]

13 years ago
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