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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.

An Amble along Lancaster Canal

Yey the sun has arrived! Its the middle of August but I’m not complaining, I fancied a day out of town so go to dust my bike down and discover […]

15 years ago
Government cutbacks end free Preston swimming

swimming pool lanes Government cutbacks have seen an end to free swimming for children and pensioners in Preston. A decision made in June to stop funding free swimming means that as of Sunday […]

15 years ago
Cinema campaign group seeking members

empty seats in the new victoria cinema The campaign group set-up to save the former New Victoria cinema has become a fully constituted group. The ‘Friends of Preston New Victoria’ is now available for people to pay […]

15 years ago
The Six Weeks of Summer

Wa-hey, the summer holidays are upon us! Here’s our Top Ten recommendations to keep the kids, and you, entertained in the city this summer…

15 years ago
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Police crackdown on under-age drinking

28 pubs, clubs and off-licences have failed alcohol purchasing tests as part of an ongoing scheme by Lancashire Police. 97 premises in Preston were tested, with nearly 200 tests conducted in total, according to information obtained by Blog Preston.

15 years ago
St Catherine’s Bookshop

Uttering the phrase “Secondhand Bookshop” conjures up a variety of images. Dusty shelves, a musty smell and heaps of dog-eared books that’ve seen better days. But you’d associate none of […]

15 years ago
Ribble Steam Railway

The Ribble Steam Railway paid host to a “Teddy Bear Special” this weekend. Families and young children were served free food and drink from the buffet car as the steam […]

15 years ago
Getting to know Preston

There are few things I like more than exploring somewhere new. The adventure and casual strolling allows one to observe things that would pass you by on a busier day.

15 years ago
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