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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.

Debate to ask whether Preston is now really a city

preston skyline A debate will take place at the end of this month to discuss whether Preston has made the move from a town to a city. The latest Preston Social will […]

13 years ago
Mapped: Diamond Jubilee Street Parties in Preston

street party The bunting will be out in Preston as 14 street parties take place across three days in the city to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The majority of the street […]

13 years ago
Family pay tribute to “wonderful” father killed in Broughton roundabout collision

Paul Fingleton was killed while cycling home in May 2012 A tearful wife has paid tribute to a “wonderful husband” who was killed while cycling around the Broughton roundabout last night. Paul Fingleton, from Preston, died after a collision with […]

13 years ago
BAE Systems sponsors Preston Guild volunteering

guild choir One of Lancashire’s biggest employers has backed the Preston Guild’s volunteer programme. BAE systems has pledged £20,000 to support over 500 people who are giving up their time to help […]

13 years ago
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In pictures: Preston’s outgoing Mayor procession

mayor procession Local photographers Bernie Blackburn and Cotton Gilly were down on the Flag Market yesterday to capture some snaps of the outgoing Mayor of Preston’s procession. View Cotton Gilly’s pics in […]

13 years ago
Venue announced for Preston Now and Then photo exhibition

preston now and then poster A photo exhibition showcasing modern-day Preston versus the city of yesteryear will take place later this month. The pictures, put together by Lea resident Bernie Blackburn, will be shown at […]

13 years ago
Police seek key witness who saw Church Street crash

dorothy sumner Police are appealing for a witness who might hold key information about the death of an 87 year old woman to come forward. Dorothy Sumner broke her hip after the […]

13 years ago
Charity store gets ready to open retro fashion section

pdsa retro dress and broach A Preston charity store is launching a new fashion section on Saturday morning. The PDSA shop on Orchard Street opens its doors from 9.30am on a whole new range of […]

13 years ago
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