Preston Local News
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'Lovely boy', 15, who died swimming in river named as dad warns others to 'think twice'
“I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Those waters aren’t meant to be swam in."
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Brazen burglar who sneaked into Preston house with occupants upstairs jailed
Gary Mooney has been jailed for 27 months
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School expansion dropped in Preston after traffic concerns cited
The move was initially given the green light in spite of the results of a public consultation
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'Locking knife and drugs' found in car during routine police stop in Preston
Police said the vehicle had been 'acting suspiciously'
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M6 lorry fire LIVE updates as motorway reopens but 'residual 60 minute delays'
There are 50-minute delays in the area
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Reform councillor slams planned protest as 'direct attack on the democratic will of people'
Lancashire Association of Trades Union Councils will protest outside County Hall
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Police issue update after woman rushed to hospital following stabbing
It is being treated as an 'isolated incident' but patrols are being stepped up
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'I'm forced to live in a hotel with my children - council says I'm intentionally homeless'
"I am stuck. No one is listening to me"
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Prolific Preston burglar back behind bars after series of booze and cigarette raids
The judge said there was no real prospect of rehabilitating Stephen Bosanko
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'Finally! It's taken a year but this pothole-ridden road has finally been sorted'
'High five to the council for sorting this road'
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Stabbing suspect arrested after woman slashed in horror attack
A cordon remains in place and patrols have been stepped up across the area
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Police patrols stepped up after woman attacked and threatened with knife
The victim suffered a slash injury to her arm
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Tributes to much-loved dad who was 'one of the best' after tragic death
'A nicer guy would be hard to find'
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Child sold knife in police sting operation as Preston shops targeted
Shops were visited across the city centre, New Hall Lane, Brookfield, Plungington and Ashton areas
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'I put my symptoms down to menopause before devastating news'
Mum-of-three Katherine McBride said she "'felt silly going to the doctor"
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Three tower blocks to be torn down near Preston city centre
Demolition work is set to start after delays
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Layton Harrison inquest: No police charges against driver of van involved in death of lad, 8, playing outside his home
'He was the most energetic, happiest boy you would ever meet'
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Taxi passenger 'critical' in hospital after being found unconscious on street
A 27-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm
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Tragedy as teenage boy dies after getting into difficulty in water at Lancashire river
The boy was airlifted to hospital in a 'critical condition' and died on Sunday
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Much-loved Preston dad, 65, died after catching infection 'caused by damp in his home'
The retired builder had been suffering from a lung condition
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Driver spotted 'acting suspiciously' and arrested day later by police
The car was stopped on Edith Rigby Way