Here’s our latest look at getting to know Preston’s councillors: Name? Julie Buttle Age? 47 Which ward do you represent? Lea Ward How long have you represented the ward? 6 […]

The battle lines between housing developers, communities and politicians look set to intensify this month as three big planning applications face rejection. Proposals for just over 700 new homes in […]

A spate of thefts from cars in the Fulwood and Lea area have seen an increased police presence in the area. Unlocked cars have been targeted and CCTV pictures show […]

Police are on the hunt for a thief who drove off with a go-kart in Lea. The green and white kart was left on the back of a trailer on […]

Two teenage boys from Preston have been charged by police for stealing from a number of vehicles across the city. A 16-year-old from Fulwood and a 17-year-old from Ashton will […]

Below is the latest post in our series of Q&As with election candidates standing to be councillors in Preston. The election takes place on Thursday 3 May 2012 and we’ve […]

A burglar who was caught rifling through the handbag of woman in her Bamber Bridge home has been jailed for more than three years. John Yates, 37, from Lea, pleaded […]

The chances of your stolen pet being recovered in Preston are slim according to figures released today. A Freedom of Information request shows police in the city have only been […]