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 townPlans 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 […]
3 days ago Former Preston councillor to stand as pro-Palestinian candidate in general electionA 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 threatsA 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 wagonsA 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 renovationA 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 HallA 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 – […]
4 days ago Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigationA 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 […]
4 days ago Four Preston projects helping city’s homeless and young people received funding boostPreston 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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