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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.

Polarised response to Preston City Council plans to strike ‘friendship agreement’ with Palestinian town

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston Plans for Preston City Council to strike up a ‘friendship agreement’ with a Palestinian town have polarised opinion amongst leading figures in the local Muslim and Jewish communities – and […]

2 days ago
Former Preston councillor to stand as pro-Palestinian candidate in general election

Michael Lavalette Pic: Blog Preston A former Preston councillor is preparing to return to frontline politics by standing in the next general election. Michael Lavalette has been confirmed as a pro-Palestinian independent candidate. He was […]

3 days ago
Preston teenager wanted in connection with assault and making threats

Mackenzie Carter Pic: Preston Police A 16-year-old boy is wanted in connection with making threats with a blade, common assault and actual bodily harm. Preston Police are hunting Mackenzie Carter. Update: Police say Carter was […]

3 days ago
Preston student designs new artwork for recycling bin wagons

Winner - Danikah (Y9), Archbishop Temple Church of England High School A student from Preston has won a recycling vehicle artwork competition. Danikah from the Archbishop Temple Church of England High School in Fulwood won the design competition. Students from across […]

3 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement £2,000 TV pinched during burglary of house undergoing renovation

Police released image after incident on Haighton Green Lane A TV worth £2,000 was taken during a burglary of a house that was undergoing renovation. The burglary happened on February 25 at a property on Haighton Green Lane in […]

3 days ago
Man charged as police uncover 400 cannabis plants in Lostock Hall

Highfield Grove in Lostock Hall Pic: Google A man has been charged after a cannabis farm containing around 400 plants was discovered in a Lostock Hall cul-de-sac. South Ribble Police raided the property in Highfield Grove – […]

3 days ago
Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigation

Top row from left: Christopher Ormandy, Lee Ormandy, Daniel Eastham and Steven Smith Bottom row from left: Amin Patel, Saqub Hussain, George Heary and James Heary A drugs gang moving cocaine between Liverpool and Preston have been jailed after a 10-month long police investigation. Five Preston men have received prison sentences for their part in the […]

3 days ago
Four Preston projects helping city’s homeless and young people received funding boost

St George the Martyr church off Lune Street in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is among the areas to receive a cut of £156,000 seized criminals cash to put towards crime-fighting schemes. Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has invested the money into […]

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