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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.

M6 delays at Preston Junction 31 due to crash

An empty M6 southbound at Junction 31 due to the motorway closure Pic: Highways England North West There are major delays on the M6 around Junction 31 in both directions due to a crash. Two lanes were shut on the M6 southbound from Junction 31 back up […]

3 days ago
Preston’s first inclusive rugby club wins league

The team at Typhoons RUFC. A Preston-based rugby club has won the International Gay Rugby (IGR) Northern League for the first time. Typhoons RUFC, Lancashire’s first inclusive club which welcomes ‘all abilities, shapes, sizes and […]

4 days ago
Search continues for missing 57-year-old with links to Preston

Gail Hatton pictured with the man in question The search for a Blackpool woman with links to Preston continued. Gail Hatton, 57, is missing from Blackpool and police reissued their request for help from the public to locate […]

4 days ago
Strong winds warning as Preston and Lancashire experience stormy start to the week

Surface water in Preston after heavy rain Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is experiencing a wild start to the week weather wise. The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds throughout Monday (15 April). The yellow weather warning is […]

4 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement New bus stop to be installed on Lancaster Road in Preston city centre

Lancaster Road bus stop location A new bus stop is set to be installed in Preston city centre, because of demand created by shoppers attracted to the market area. Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has agreed […]

4 days ago
Huge new factory to be built on edge of Preston with 100 jobs created

Kerakoll's new factory at Roman Way is due to be built by spring 2026 A new factory is being built as a city industrial estate expands. Kerakoll Group has announced it will build a 40,000 square metre production plant on land at the Roman […]

4 days ago
M6 crash between Junction 32 and Junction 33 sees one person in hospital

An aerial view of one of the bridges just north of Junction 32 on the M6 Pic: Google One person is being treated in hospital after a crash on the M6 just north of Preston. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Preston and Fulwood to the […]

4 days ago
Garstang toilet block partially destroyed in crash

The scene of the crash just off the High Street in Garstang during Saturday evening Pic: Moscowasadog A toilet block in the centre of Garstang was driven into during Saturday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Fulwood and its urban search and rescue team […]

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