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UCLan chief says ‘I want cranes back on Preston’s skyline’

Professor Mike Thomas has signalled a shift in the strategy by the university The man in control of one of Preston’s biggest employers has signalled a change in strategy from the university. Vice-chancellor Professor Mike Thomas said the University of Central Lancashire was […]

7 years ago
Where you’re most likely to have your car stolen in Preston

Police stop a suspected stolen vehicle in Preston Pic: LancsRoadPolice You’re more likely to have your car stolen in Preston than any other part of Lancashire, according to new figures. The PR2 postcode has seen more cars stolen, 346, between […]

7 years ago
Alternative Christmas Market to run at Preston’s Indoor Market

Vintage stalls are to take over the Indoor Market An alternative Christmas market is to take place during the run up to the festive season in Preston. Taking place in the upper market at Preston Indoor Market there will be […]

7 years ago
Preston councillor Tom Davies has died

Cllr Tom Davies, and pictured with current Mayor cllr McManus A Preston councillor has died following a suspected heart attack after spending Saturday afternoon watching Preston North End. Councillor Tom Davies, who represented Preston Rural East since 2008, passed away […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bamber Bridge road reopens after crash

Brownedge Road was closed during Sunday morning and lunchtime Pic: Google A major road near Preston has reopened after a crash. Brownedge Road where it meets the A6 through to the junction with Brownedge Lane was shut for three hours. The […]

7 years ago
Police incident closes Preston city centre road

Emergency services in Lune Street Pic: Billy Matthews Emergency services have closed a road in Preston city centre due to an ongoing incident. Lune Street, where it goes up towards the St George’s Shopping Centre car park, is […]

7 years ago
How this Preston family are helping the homeless this Christmas

Stephanie Jones and family are taking action for the homeless this Christmas A Preston family are preparing to spend a night sleeping on the streets to help the city’s homeless. Stephanie Jones is wrapping up and taking her partner Anthony Harris to […]

7 years ago
‘Architectural gem’ of former Booths store must be saved say heritage group

The former Booths offices in Glover's Court and facing into Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall Proposals to convert former Booths offices and department store in Preston city centre face being derailed because of the building’s ‘historical value’. History campaigners the Twentieth Century Society have written […]

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