Latest news from Preston, Lancashire's county city.
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Police seized over £100,000 in cash and illegal drugs during a stop at a Lancashire motorway service station. The operation on the M6 highlights ongoing efforts...
Two men are in custody following an alleged racially aggravated assault in Accrington town centre. The incident has prompted local police to increase patrols in...
An Accrington motorist was arrested after breaking down on the M6 and calling for assistance multiple times. Officers discovered the driver was over three times...
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom has described the club's January transfer dealings as chaotic during the window's final hours. The Deepdale side fa...
Relatives of elderly residents have expressed relief after Lancashire County Council confirmed its care homes will not close. Community campaigners successfully...
Police are searching for a suspect following a disturbing incident in Preston where a woman was pushed from a van and dragged along the road. The victim was hol...
A teenage student has been found deceased in her accommodation at the University of Central Lancashire's Preston campus. Lancashire Police were called to the un...
Royal visit arrangements are underway in Clitheroe as King Charles III prepares to tour the Ribble Valley town. Road closures and safety protocols will disrupt ...
Wyre Council and Cre8iv Little Theatre have responded after a piano teacher connected to the Thornton venue received a prison sentence for sending explicit mess...
CCTV footage has captured a burglar removing his shoes before stealing a charity box from a Lancashire mosque. The theft of funds intended for humanitarian caus...
The Eden Project Morecambe faces a tight timeline to meet its planned late 2028 opening following the introduction of revised designs. Developers must accelerat...
Comedian Jason Manford visited Blackpool to introduce local schoolchildren to padel tennis during a special coaching session. The event gave pupils the chance t...
A collection of 51 photographs documents Preston during 1983, capturing the city's industrial heritage and street scenes over four decades ago. The images provi...
A mother and her four-year-old daughter were rendered unconscious following an overnight tumble dryer fire at their Cleveleys flat. The blaze destroyed the fami...
Preston couples planning Valentine's Day celebrations have numerous dining options across the city and surrounding areas. Local restaurants are accepting bookin...
Emergency services attended the Earnshaw Bridge roundabout in Leyland last night after a car collided with a cyclist, knocking him from his bike. The incident a...
Police are investigating after a man suffered head injuries during an assault outside a Tesco supermarket in Preston yesterday evening. The victim was discovere...
Small businesses based in Preston have until February 9, 2026, to enter the Small Business Growth Award sponsored by HSBC UK. Entries are accepted from all loca...
Campaigners are urging Lancashire County Council to ensure revenue from Preston bus lane fines remains within the city. Currently, penalty income supports highw...
An inquest has opened into the death of a two-year-old girl from Blackburn at Preston Coroner's Court. The hearing will examine aspects of care needs relating t...
Preston North End supporters have delivered mixed verdicts on the club's January transfer window activity, which saw three new arrivals at Deepdale. Fan reactio...
Lancashire Police are appealing for information to locate Benjamin Chell, 37, in connection with an alleged assault in Preston. Officers believe a woman was pus...
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A senior Preston politician is set to deliver a major speech on local government changes at Lancaster University next week. The address will examine the future ...
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator Andy Bayes has assessed Preston North End's January transfer dealings, noting the loss of Armstrong while acknowledging valuabl...
A review examines Secret Genius, an alternative intelligence test designed to measure emotional intuition rather than cognitive ability. The assessment challeng...
The new £5 million mosque in Blackburn serves as a memorial to the late father of local businessmen Zuber and Mohsin Issa. Zuber Issa described the project as a...
Audi's e-tron GT brings high-performance electric engineering to Lancashire roads, delivering the marque's refined EV technology, notes reviewer Tom Sharpe. The...
The Peugeot e-3008 offers Lancashire drivers an electric SUV with styling closer to a sporty coupe than a traditional family vehicle, according to reviewer Juli...
An established menswear retailer has reopened in Southport, returning to the coastal town where it first traded over 40 years ago. The move restores the brand t...
Lancaster University is hosting a lecture by the Leader of Preston City Council exploring the future of regional governance and English devolution. The event ai...
The head of Preston City Council will deliver a major address on local government reform at Lancaster University next week. His keynote speech comes as Lancashi...
Preston North End return to Deepdale this weekend to face Portsmouth in League One action. Forward Callum Lang could feature against his former club as manager ...
Preston North End has received a financial penalty from the Football Association following a touchline brawl during last month's match against Hull City. The in...
Reform UK has drawn criticism for distributing an AI-generated image depicting a Blackpool library within materials referencing the Epstein files. Local observe...
Demonstrators gathered at Preston Flag Market to oppose Reform UK proposals that could force the closure of ten Lancashire care facilities. Local MPs and affect...
Preston North End concluded the January transfer window with three new signings and four departures, including business with Portsmouth and Brighton. Manager Pa...
A Preston retailer has been fined for selling a knife to a 14-year-old child during a council trading standards sting operation. Lancashire County Council offic...
Developers have abandoned original designs for a Preston city centre apartment block after securing a larger construction site six years into the planning proce...
A newly released collection features thirty photographs capturing Preston life during 1969 and 1970. The images offer residents a glimpse into the city's street...
A Preston father has denied murdering his six-week-old son Huxley at their home in June 2022. Peter Sayle, 31, stood trial at Preston Crown Court where jurors h...
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic is set to return to the squad following his suspension, manager Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed. The forward will be ...
A Reform UK councillor in Preston faces accusations of exploiting The Harris museum and gallery to deliberately inflame community divisions. The allegations cen...
The Reform UK council leader has discussed tax policy and efficiency plans in an interview marking six months since the party gained control of Lancashire Count...
A Reform UK candidate has clashed with Preston City Council regarding participation in the city's traditional Easter egg rolling festivities. The dispute center...
The Lancashire Lead has confirmed that Reform UK's campaign methods are currently subject to investigation. Local authorities are examining the party's activiti...
Health officials have firmly rejected Reform UK's assertions that Finney House will accommodate asylum seekers, calling the claims baseless speculation. The Lan...
The Preston East ward will be contested in the 2025 local elections as Labour attempts to hold the seat against Reform UK challenges. Campaigning has been compl...
Lancashire County Council has moved closer to approving a rise in council tax, with confirmation expected imminently. The increase will affect household bills a...
Preston City Council has received multiple development proposals over the past fortnight, ranging from building demolitions to new retail units and residential ...
Preston City Council has refused permission for a three-storey residential development proposed near the city centre. The decision blocks new housing stock in t...
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe has emphasized the financial necessity of selling a key player for £1.3 million, despite acknowledging the loss of an influe...
A spacious four-bedroom detached house on Ashworth Grove has entered the Preston property market, offering versatile accommodation for growing families. The riv...
Preston North End supporters will be monitoring Callum Lang's fitness closely after his former Portsmouth manager raised concerns about the club-record signing'...
Blue badge holders visiting Royal Preston Hospital will face disruption as the dedicated car park closes for 16 days of resurfacing work. The temporary closure ...
Preston North End have completed a club-record signing of striker Callum Lang from Portsmouth. The Portsmouth manager has revealed details about the transfer, w...
Rival managers from Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers have praised Preston North End's £1m signing as a "good investment" for the Lancashire club. The Irish inter...
Lancashire Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of Ajani Campbell, who has gone missing from Preston. Officers have expressed concern ...
Today marks the final deadline for submitting nominations for the Proud Preston Awards 2026. Residents have until the end of the day to recognise individuals wh...
Preston business leaders are calling for revenue generated from bus gate fines to be reinvested directly into the city's road infrastructure. They argue the pen...
Preston City Council will receive £10.1 million in additional funding for local services alongside a £310 million allocation for Lancashire County Council over ...
Voters across Preston and wider Lancashire have cast their ballots in the 2025 local elections, determining representation for the coming term. Results and live...
Lancashire editors have reflected on their most significant work this year, discussing topics ranging from child poverty to the county's first Reform UK pub. Th...
A Preston sweet shop is offering customers the chance to win return flights to South Asia through a nationwide prize draw. The high street retailer is also incl...
Aven Restaurant in Preston has secured a place in the UK's Top 100 restaurants list compiled by SquareMeal. The city centre venue earned recognition in the annu...
A teenage boy injured during a car meet in Preston has been released from hospital following treatment for a fractured skull. Lancashire Police have taken enfor...
Aven Restaurant in Preston has secured a place in SquareMeal's prestigious UK Top 100 list for another year running. The accolade reinforces the city's reputati...
Popular Preston food vendor SpudBros has clarified its position regarding Halal ingredients. The announcement coincides with plans for a special Ramadan event i...
Preston Bus has justified increasing fares by 50p, stating insufficient government funding for concession schemes has left the company £100,000 annually in defi...
Police are investigating reports of indecent exposure on a Preston footpath where a cyclist allegedly targeted a lone woman. Authorities are appealing for infor...
A new photo collection captures Preston as it appeared in 1954, offering residents a glimpse into how the city has transformed over seven decades. The images re...
A four-bedroom detached property has entered the housing market in Preston's Ashton-on-Ribble district. The family home offers contemporary open-plan living acc...
While reports highlight fly-tipping in Welsh valley towns, Lancashire communities face identical struggles with illegal dumping. Residents across East Lancashir...
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day focuses on "Bridging Generations," emphasizing how survivors' stories preserve history for future generations. Lancashire sch...
The government's new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy has adopted several recommendations aimed at improving safety across England. Lancashire resident...
Senior figures from health authorities covering Preston held a roundtable discussion addressing support for domestic violence victims. The meeting focused on im...
Preston-based organisations supporting victims of violence against women and girls attended a Westminster Hall debate on digital exploitation. The local groups ...