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Burglar pinched student’s laptop containing master’s project three weeks before deadline

Elona Green A prolific burglar who raided a house in Preston and stole a laptop containing a masters’ degree student’s work has been jailed for three years. Elona Green, 34, was high […]

8 years ago
Lorry crash closes M6 and M55 at Preston

The lorry as seen from the opposite carriageway Pic: Adrian Dorin The M6 southbound was closed near Preston due to a jackknifed lorry. Motorists are reporting long delays in both directions and stretching back to the Broughton roundabout and into Preston because […]

8 years ago
Fulwood Library campaigners say children’s centre decision ‘gives them hope’

Fulwood library, built in 1939, could soon be closed Campaigners battling to stop a library in Preston closing say they have been given hope due to a decision about a nearby children’s centre. Fulwood library is earmarked for closure […]

8 years ago
World class snooker returning to Preston Guild Hall

Some of the top players in the world will be on the baize in Preston Pic: World Snooker Preston Guild Hall has secured a big break as the top class snooker returns once again. Ladbrokes World Grand Prix Snooker is to be played and featured 32 of the […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Gruffalo entertains children at St George’s Shopping Centre

Did you manage to spot The Gruffalo in Preston? The loveable monster kept children entertained during the Bank Holiday weekend in the city. He was at St George’s Shopping Centre […]

8 years ago
Cyclist ‘left for dead’ in Ribbleton Lane hit and run

Adrian Smith is in a stable condition in Royal Preston Hospital This is the face of a cyclist ‘left for dead’ by a driver in Preston. Adrian Smith was cycling home from work on Friday afternoon to his family home in […]

8 years ago
New bike shop opens at Preston Railway Station ahead of bike hub

The bike hub will be accessible direct from the platforms at Preston Station A new bike shop has opened at Preston’s Railway station. As the work continues on the revamp of the station there’s a boost for cyclists. Leisure Lakes Bikes have launched […]

8 years ago
Woman breaks foot and blames Fishergate pavements for fall

A trip to the shops in Preston ended being a costly trip for Jacqui A shopping trip to Preston city centre ended in a broken foot for one woman on Saturday. Jacqui Cooper, from Blackpool, was in town and claims she fell victim to the […]

8 years ago
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