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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.

Getting to know Preston

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15 years ago
Tithebarn decision not expected until early 2011

preston bus station A decision on Preston’s £700 million Tithebarn development will not be made until March 2011 at the earliest, according to councillors at the most recent Central Area Forum. Onlooking residents were told that the inquiry, which is costing the council nearly £1 million, will end in June and will be referred to ministers in September later this year.

15 years ago
Blog Preston Podcast: Have your say!

That’s right, we’re launching a Blog Preston podcast and we need your help to do it. The podcast will cover community news, events and culture. We want it to be […]

15 years ago
Haunted Miley Tunnel

I’ve never believed in ghosts. My attitude is that “paranormal activity” is a result of uncommon atmospheric conditions and tricks of the light. But when I found out that Preston […]

15 years ago
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Preston’s roads riddled with potholes

The number of potholes in Preston has almost doubled since the cold snap during the winter months. The city now has 466 road defects, with over 200 new occurrences over […]

15 years ago
Number of benefit claimants falls

The number of people in Preston and its surrounding areas claiming benefits is dropping, according to latest statistics. The Office for National Statistics have released data that shows that on the whole the number of claimants is dropping, despite the jobless total being at a 15-year-high.

15 years ago
Preston Tringe Update

The Preston Tringe is swiftly approaching and the clock is now ticking for groups to apply and be part of it, with the deadline being May 10th. So, what are […]

15 years ago
Glamshackle Closes Down

Glamshackle, a lovely little vintage shop underneath The Closet on Guildhall Street, has announced that it is closing down.

15 years ago
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