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Major new hotel planned to tower over Friargate

A new hotel in Preston is due to be built alongside student flats. Derelict buildings in Marsh Lane – between Friargate and Corporation Street – would be demolished. William Caxton’s […]

5 years ago Bamber Bridge beer and gin festival returns over Easter weekend

The fourth Bamber Bridge beer festival takes place over Easter weekend with more than 20 real ales and 50 gins to sample. From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 April, the […]

5 years ago Driver dies following Bamber Bridge crash

The driver of a Mercedes involved in a crash in Bamber Bridge has died. The 45-year-old man from Bamber Bridge suffered serious head injuries and died during Sunday (31 March). […]

5 years ago Preston man wanted after woman’s fingers broken in attack

A Preston man is wanted in connection with a woman having her fingers broken in Nelson. Update: Police said Hickson was found and arrested during Tuesday (2 April) Michael Hickson […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Teenagers bail extended in connection with Fulwood stabbing

Two teenagers have seen their bail date extended in connection with a stabbing in Fulwood. A 16-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl were both arrested on suspicion of wounding. It follwoed […]

5 years ago Preston accountant stole more than £280,000 from client pension funds to prop up his own businesses

A Preston based accountant who stole more than £280,000 of pension funds to prop up his struggling businesses has been jailed for three years and four months. Preston Crown Court […]

5 years ago Preston Bus Station could soon house a ‘city farm’ on its roof

Ambitious proposals to change the use of Preston’s most iconic building have been revealed. Preston Bus Station, now a grade-II listed building, could soon become a major kids attraction. The […]

5 years ago New homes planned for Broughton Bypass due to refusal

New homes being potentially built just off the new Broughton Bypass look set to be blocked. Gladman Homes had applied to build 95 properties on land between Pinewood Avenue on […]

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