Preston

Where to get Preston's cheapest diesel this weekend

Where to get Preston's cheapest petrol this weekend

The Bamber Bridge site where KiddeFenwall is set to be based.

Global firm moves to former Argos & Sainsbury's warehouse near Preston

Christopher Howarth having the pill on a thread test with senior research nurse Irene Debiram-Beecham

Groundbreaking 'pill-on-a-thread' cancer test comes to Lancashire

Do you recognise this man?
Police would like to speak to him as part of their enquiries into a serious assault at Bamboogy nightclub in Preston.

Police release image of man they want to speak to

Lee Child with staff from The Reading Agency and HMP Preston (15/10/26)

Crime author Lee Child visits Preston prison to give away free books

The Transfrom Hub community, with Tom and Kieran bottom left.

Major relaunch & party for Bamber Bridge gym as it marks 5 years

Preston Magistrates Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Friday's cases, names and offences

The Trinity Square car park, off Market Street West, will be taking part in this year's free Christmas parking offer

All the free parking available in Preston in the run-up to Christmas

There were severe delays reported yesterday morning on the M6 northbound between junction 31, A59 Preston New Road at Samlesbury, and junction 32, M55 Broughton Interchange. Lanes have reopened this morning.

Lanes reopen on motorway after lorry crash

The permanent safety barrier ends before the part of the bridge that is most often struck - meaning emergency concrete blocks have to be put in place to prevent an exposed drop

Council responds to claim ‘it’s a matter of time’ until vehicle falls off bridge

Karl & Nobby in 2026 and 1980

Preston photographer reunites 'alternative kids'

Police are appealing for help to find Jason Scott

Missing Preston-linked man found after two-day search

Gordon Gibson with his four trophies and certificate

Action-packed High Street Heroes Awards for Preston record shop

Stagecoach will cease operating the Preston Park & Ride service in December

Stagecoach to stop running Preston park & ride at Capitol Centre

The 4 most interesting Preston planning applications from last week including a new fast food chain.

All the plans submitted in Preston last week
Take a look below at all the planning applications submitted in Preston last week.
Aimee Seddon

Lancashire Police said the home at Preston docks in Lockside Road, Ashton has been involved in a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour over recent months

36-year-old charged after jumping into Preston docks to evade police

Preston Magistrates' Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Thursday's cases, names and offences

Severe delays are being reported on the M6 northbound between junction 31, A59 Preston New Road at Samlesbury, and junction 32, M55 Broughton Interchange.

Live LIVE: Latest updates after lorry crash closed M6 in Lancashire

Two lanes - 1 and 2 - have since reopened, but lane 3 remains closed while National Highways assess damage to central reservation barrier. Lane 3 also remains closed on the southbound carriageway.

Breaking M6 delays and congestion as lanes reopens after lorry crash - updates

Four Traitors inspired castles to stay in within two hours of Preston including in Cumbria & Cheshire

Four Traitors inspired castles to stay in within two hours of Preston

St. Ignatius Church was part of the Diocese of Lancaster until November 2014 but it was upgraded to a cathedral for the Indian Syro-Malabar congregation in 2016- now under the same St Alphonsa.

Listed Preston church to receive part of new £41 mil government fund

Workers were seen stringing up Preston's Christmas lights

Too soon, or not soon enough? Christmas lights go up in Preston

Police weree called to the scene of a road traffic collision on the M6 at Lancaster.

Preston police issue vehicle crime warning to residents

Recycling bins went uncollected for residents of Armstrong Street in Ashton for five weeks - and other areas have experienced missed pick-ups of all bin types since April

Preston City Council issues urgent bin collection day update as changes loom

Burger King will re-open its newly refurbished drive-thru in Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, on Tuesday, October 20

Why Burger King is closed in Bamber Bridge and when it will reopen

Some bin collection rounds in Preston will soon be changing

All the Preston streets whose bin collection days will change this month
It’s hoped the amendments to the schedule will rectify problems that unfolded earlier this year.
Paul Faulkner

A closure order has been granted at a flat on Driscoll Street that was involved in a number of incidents involving drug-dealing, anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance.

Closure Order slapped on nightmare house

Flooding in Walker Street 13/10/26

'No third party involved' in damaged main which flooded city streets

Jonny Yates with his High Street Heroes 2026 awards

'I didn't expect anything - and came back with two high street awards'

Preston Magistrates' Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Wednesday's cases, names and offences

Preston Docks at night. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Man jumps into docks following police chase through Preston last night

2 Friargate has been vacant for around eight years but it could be getting a new lease of life.

'Premium' fast food chain prepares to open in Preston

Bank Bridge in Tarleton awaiting the installation of emergency safety barriers following one of three accidents over the summer

'Do something before someone ends up in the river': safety plea over bridge

Caitlin Harmer has been shortlisted for the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award.

Preston apprentice shortlisted for national women in engineering award

Paul Gahagan served the hospital radio station for over 13 years

Tribute to Preston Hospital Radio presenter who died on family holiday

Ali Jama and Adrian Murrell with Preston Historical Society

'I would have faced racist abuse from adults five times before school'

Oscar-winning filmmaker Nick Park discussed the importance of stop-motion animation as an art form (Ian West/PA)

Preston's Oscar-winner Nick Park explains how he made Wallace & Gromit

Preston Crown Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Preston man lurched toward housemate with a knife

The front of the property

This three bed north of Preston would make the perfect first home

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area around Walker Street while the closure remains in place and repairs are completed

Scenes as workers tackle flooding in Preston after massive leak

The scene of the burst in Walker Street, which is closed from the junction with North Road through to Friargate while United Utilities deal with the incident.

Breaking Preston streets gushing with water after major burst floods roads

Some of the haunted dolls at Devil House Collective - a haunted tattoo studio and alternative shop in Preston run by owner and artist Lou Wallbank

Not all of our haunted dolls are friendly

Shane Smethurst, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with stealing two tortoises from Grinning Gecko exotic pet shop in Fylde Road, Preston, on Tuesday, October 6

Man charged with stealing tortoises from Preston pet shop

Royal Preston Hospital. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

What inspectors thought of Lancashire's sexual assault centre

Preston Magistrates' Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Tuesday's cases, names and offences

Facial recognition technology has sparked privacy concerns after it emerged that around 130 CCTV cameras at Preston council sites have the capability, although a watchlist is currently used on just one

Fears over Preston City Council's use of facial recognition

Alfie was last seen at Preston Railway Station at 10pm on Monday (October 12)

Police search underway for missing Preston schoolboy Alfie Snape

Find out which East Lancashire primary schools were the hardest to get into this year

The 19 hardest East Lancashire primary school to get into this year

British Transport Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene on the railway in Leyland, near Bent Lane and Church Road, shortly before 7am this morning (Monday, October 12)

Police release further details on casualty killed on Leyland railway

Girls Who Walk Preston have set their final donation deadline following their Guild Wheel walk for Hope Prevails.

Girls Who Walk Preston make final donation plea after £3k charity walk

23 heartwarming pics from Baby Beat's Walk to Remember

British Transport Police said a person was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a train on the railway line in Leyland, near Bent Lane, shortly before 7am this morning (Monday, October 12)

Everything we know after man tragically killed on Leyland railway

Blue Shoes Exhibition on Preston Flag Market to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Powerful exhibition follows tragic death of Lancashire mum Kiena Dawes

The Fazilas counter at Preston North End

Autumn menu kicks off at Preston North End