https://www.lep.co.uk/topic/preston/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Lancashire Evening Post Preston and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:15:59 GMT 2026-10-16T22:15:59Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/where-to-get-prestons-cheapest-diesel-this-weekend-9292674 This weekend’s best deals for diesel drivers in Preston.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:08 GMT 9292674 2026-10-16T15:30:08+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/where-to-get-prestons-cheapest-petrol-this-weekend-9292442 This weekend’s best deals for petrol drivers in Preston.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:06 GMT 9292442 © SWNS 2026-10-16T15:30:06+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/business/global-firm-moves-to-former-argos-sainsburys-warehouse-near-preston-9291815 “We’re delighted to be entering a new space within the county”

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:47:05 GMT 9291815 google 2026-10-16T14:47:05+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/groundbreaking-pill-on-a-thread-cancer-test-comes-to-tesco-and-asda-near-you-9292510 there are around 9,300 new cases of oesophageal cancer in the UK every year. It is the seventh most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with around 22 deaths a day from the disease.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:39:10 GMT 9292510 submit 2026-10-16T13:39:10+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/police-release-image-of-man-they-want-to-speak-to-in-connection-with-bamboogy-nightclub-assault-in-preston-9292156 The incident took place last month.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:15:05 GMT 9292156 Preston Police 2026-10-16T12:15:05+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime-author-lee-child-visits-preston-prison-to-give-away-free-books-9291947 ‘Reading matters in prison’ Offenders at Preston Prison have been gifted free books and, somewhat unsurprisingly, crime and thriller writing is a top choice as author Lee Child visits.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:21:53 GMT 9291947 MoJ 2026-10-16T11:21:53+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/from-coach-to-co-owner-bamber-bridge-gym-marks-5-years-with-a-new-name-new-partnership-free-party-9291395 Transform Hub was founded by Penwortham personal trainer James Calderbank, and is the fastest-growing gym franchise of its kind, designed for busy adults aged 35 plus.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:35:41 GMT 9291395 submit 2026-10-16T09:35:41+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/preston-magistrates-court-listings-for-friday-october-16-9291124 A number of cases are listed today before Preston Magistrates Court including assault, drugs and driving offences.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:19:47 GMT 9291124 Submitted 2026-10-16T09:19:47+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/business/consumer/all-the-free-parking-available-in-preston-in-the-run-up-to-christmas-9291054 It has become an annual offer to tempt festive shoppers into Preston.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:33:52 GMT 9291054 Google 2026-10-16T06:33:52+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/latest-update-on-m6-after-lorry-crash-causes-overnight-barrier-repairs-9291089 It has reopened this morning.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:31:56 GMT 9291089 National Highways 2026-10-16T06:31:56+00:00 https://www.lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/a59-bank-bridge-tarleton-collision-warning-lancashire-highways-bosses-respond-9291046 A crash barrier ends before what is seemingly the most dangerous part of the structure.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:31:25 GMT 9291046 image: Google 2026-10-16T06:31:25+00:00