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Christmas opening times for Preston Market, Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres and Harris Museum

Christmas tree outside the Harris Pic: Keith Sergeant The Christmas opening times for a number of buildings operated by Preston City Council have been released. There’s a big shutdown of council buildings throughout the festive period. Preston Town […]

8 years ago
Lowthian Street stabbing: Gang of five arrested after teenager is stabbed in stomach

Police vehicles arriving at the top end of Lowthian Street A group of men and teenagers have been arrested following a potentially fatal stabbing in Preston city centre. Preston Police were called to Lowthian Street, behind the Black Horse Pub, […]

8 years ago
Nimes Street stabbing: Irvine man Hugh Cushnaghan charged with murder

Nimes Street remained closed off by Preston Police during Sunday A man has been charged with the murder of 50-year-old Steve Whitney in Fishwick. Hugh Cushnaghan, of Montgomery Street, Irvine, Scotland was arrested on Sunday. Mr Whitney was found with […]

8 years ago
The best New Year’s Eve 2015 parties in Preston

Fireworks lit up Preston Dock for the Riversway Festival 2013 New Year’s Eve is approaching fast and many have yet to get their plans in place. Some of you will already have opted out with house parties or quiet nights […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lowthian Street stabbing: Man seriously injured as police close off city centre road

Detectives on the scene in Lowthian Street A man has been taken to Royal Preston Hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Preston city centre. Preston Police have closed off both ends of Lowthian Street from […]

8 years ago
Heavy rain set to continue in Preston with flooding likely

Standing water in Blackpool Road where it meets Greaves Town Lane Heavy rain in Preston is likely to continue into Tuesday, according to the Met Office. Torrential rain on Saturday evening saw large amounts of standing water on roads. Further spells […]

8 years ago
Friargate Court: Coffee shop plan for former electricity sub station

View down Great Shaw Street showing artists impression of Friargate Court What is currently an abandoned electricity sub-station could become a new coffee shop. Portergate Properties has applied for permission to convert the Great Shaw Street structure. Its part of the Friargate […]

8 years ago
Nimes Street murder: Stab victim named as Steve Whitney

Steven Whitney pictured in 1991 with his daughter Stephanie The victim who died in a stabbing incident in Fishwick has been named. Steve Whitney, 50, has been named locally as the man who died in Royal Preston Hospital in the […]

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