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.
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 £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 – […]
3 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 […]
3 days ago Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]
3 days ago Tree removal work for Old Tram Bridge replacement now underwayThe work to prepare the area around the Old Tram Bridge for its replacement is underway. Dozens of trees will either be removed or cut back in order to carry […]
3 days ago University square apartment scheme affordable housing wrangle set for approvalPlans for a new apartment block close to the city’s university campus will return to councillors for a decision a third time. Portergate Developments is wanting to build a 19-storey […]
3 days ago A rapidly growing crisis in homelessness in Preston – what can be done?The homelessness crisis in Preston is intensifying as the city’s MP brought together a range of organisations to hear potential solutions. Hosted at The Salvation Army and set against a […]
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