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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.

Tributes paid to ‘loving, funny and hardworking’ teenager who died after Catterall crash

Ellis Gibbs, 17, who died in a crash at Garstang Road A family have paid tribute to a teenager who died in hospital after a crash between Garstang and Preston. Ellis Gibbs has been named as the 17-year-old biker who died. […]

6 days ago
The Blue Anchor at Bretherton reopens its doors after closure

Outside of The Blue Anchor at Bretherton Pic: Blue Anchor The Blue Anchor at Bretherton has reopened its doors after closing six months ago. The venue, which is well known for its carveries, is back up and running under new owners. […]

6 days ago
Antisocial behaviour fears over plans for new McDonald’s outlet

Former Beaumont pub McDonald’s has moved to reassure residents living close to a proposed new branch – after the majority of people who responded to a public consultation objected to the plans. The […]

7 days ago
One person in hospital after Mill Lane in Fulwood crash

Mill Lane junction from Cadley Causeway Pic: Google One person is in hospital after a crash in Fulwood during Friday (12 April) evening. Firefighters from Preston and Fulwood attended the crash involving two cars. It took place in […]

7 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston lads clad in just their boxers walk 44km for testicular cancer charity

The team in their boxers stopping off in Leyland A group of men from UCLan have walked 44km wearing just their boxers to raise money for a testicular cancer charity. The group braved Storm Kathleen on Sunday to raise […]

1 week ago
Cottam creative’s spoken word open mic night is a hit in Preston

Becca Jaye on stage at Chain House A Cottam creative is running a popular spoken word open night mic in Preston. Becca Jaye – who is well known in the city as a founding member of Preston […]

1 week ago
Man murdered his own father with repeated blows to the head

Austin Duckworth (left) and Stephen Duckworth A Preston man callously told his father he better phone an ambulance after breaking into his home and repeatedly punching him in the head. Although the victim was able to […]

1 week ago
Lancashire Police celebrate new Special Constables from Preston, Leyland and Chorley

Group of Special Constables. Pic: Lancashire Police Lancashire Police celebrated their new Special Constables with an event in Hutton last month. New Constables stationed at Preston, Leyland and Chorley celebrated the successful completion of a new training […]

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