Preston21 hrs agoPotential names of county's new councils revealedThe county's existing 15 councils will be replaced by four unitary authorities in 2028.21 hrs ago3 days agoOver 100 weapons and drugs seized in police raidsMachetes, samurai swords and knuckle dusters are seized in police raids in Preston.3 days ago6 days agoScrap metal fire battle 'could last for days'The blaze at a site in Preston is under control but may take days to clear, fire chiefs say.6 days ago6 days agoWhy is there a South African embassy in Preston?Professor Stephen Grigg runs a mission between the UK and South Africa from a Preston farmhouse.6 days ago7 days agoSmart glasses help woman keep guide dog safe in heatLorraine says AI-powered glasses help her identify streets, read letters and navigate shops.7 days ago11 Jul 2026Fire next to railway tracks causes cancellationsMajor disruption is expected for the rest of the day, National Rail says.11 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Boy wants to play with Luke Littler 'before it is too late' Harry, 11, from Bamber Bridge, Preston has muscle wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy.8 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Most of UK's at risk theatres in north-west EnglandTwo more theatres - including Preston Guild Hall are added to a UK-wide at risk register.7 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Work on £77m road project still a year awayThe works at Croston Road and Centurion Way have survived a cull of infrastructure projects.6 Jul 2026...
