If you're heading back towards Preston this evening, be aware you can't come off at Junction 29 northbound. The exit slip road remains closed due to a crash as police continue work at the scene.

A vibrant new addition to Preston's mural scene - and it's the second line by city poet Phoebe Hesketh. Shawn Sharpe said her poem 'Truant' felt 'timeless' and used it for inspiration to commission Glasgow-based artist Dave 'Pizzaboy' Breen to paint. 🎨👨‍🎨

An independent law firm has become a founder patron of Preston’s Vault Youth Zone.

Plenty of films to entertain the kids this half term, plus some 90s classics are back

"I have received a number of very favourable emails from the audience who obviously loved the story and enjoyed themselves. One lady gave a member of our Front of House team a big hug and said how she had 'thoroughly enjoyed the show'."

A Preston mosque has applied for permission to keep in place a dummy ceiling that it has already installed in its Grade II-listed premises.

A first glimpse of the artwork which is due to adorn the new SpudBros tram on the Flag Market. It will be unveiled on Saturday 21 February and there's free spuds for all - but with an act of kindness too. 🥔

Construction has finally begun in Penwortham more than four years after an historic pub and restaurant was demolished.

The 17-year-old died in a crash between the motorbike he was riding on the A6 and a Toyota Aygo driven by an 82-year-old who has denied causing death by dangerous driving.

Over £10,000 has been donated to Rosemere Cancer Foundation by the retiring captains of a golf club

Temporary snow accumulations are likely to hit Preston on Valentine's Day, according to a new yellow weather warning from the Met Office.

A man is wanted by police after the windows were damaged at a home in the Frenchwood area of Preston.

A woman was left with serious injuries after a crash in Preston which resulted in roads being cordoned off.

Plans have been lodged to turn an agricultural barn into a live-work unit at Sowerby, near Inskip.

Government cash has started to flow into a Preston neighbourhood that is set to receive £20m of it over the next decade to improve life for locals.

The new look is described as stylish, cosy, and designed to make the pub feel like a home away from home

Taking place since 2019 the Tokyo Jo's Reunion nights tour round different city venues - recreating the spirit of the legendary Preston nightclub. We catch up with Brian Hudson ahead of the latest one due to take place at Easter this year. 💃🕺

A woman was threatened with a knife and had cash taken from her at Centenary Mill.

"Their courage in sharing such personal experiences is at the heart of this film, and we are incredibly grateful for their willingness to speak out and attend this event to share their voice in person." 💙🚺

Preston City Council has set out how it will meet its Biodiversity Duty with a series new objectives set with the aim to enhance nature in the city.

Another change of plan has been confirmed for the bridge widening scheme at Preston Road. Those temporary traffic lights are back too from 10 March for six weeks.

A man has been jailed after admitting to killing his baby son in Fulwood.

A number of senior roles are being advertised at Guy's Thatched Hamlet - just over a week after all 94 staff were made redundant and the company behind it entered administration.

Households in Wyre are set to receive their new food waste caddies in the coming weeks, the borough council has confirmed.

There's a first birthday party fast approaching for Animate, and here's your chance to win a £100 voucher to spend in any of the entertainment venues or restaurants there #ad

A prison officer has been jailed after pleading guilty to smuggling drugs into a Lancashire prison.

The demolition of a historic Preston city centre pub will go ahead after a senior councillor said he could not “justify” the cost that would be involved in keeping it standing.

Another 60 homes could be built as part of a long-planned housing estate in Preston in order to bring more variety to the development.

An urgent set of legal documents must be resolved by the end of this week to see the Youth Zone remain on track to open this Spring. It centres on the road layout around the multi-million pound development and changes needed🚧🚧🚧

See our video report from the fish and chip shop that's been so successful it's moving into the café next door

The new mini supermarket, which also has an Argos collection point, is opening in the former NatWest bank in Garstang Road. 🏪

A popular Italian restaurant in Preston wants to create a dedicated parking area for one of their regular customers – who usually drops in by helicopter.

The walk - which blends community spirit, support for local pubs and fundraising for mental health - attracted over 300 participants and raised more than £5,000 for Lancashire Mind in 2025

While there's national headlines about the pressure fish and chip shops are under, Stonebridge in Longridge is booming. Due to the scale of the queues especially on Friday nights - we caught up with Michelle Shevlin about the change up. 🐟🍟

The Chinese and karaoke restaurant has established itself as a popular place to eat, and sing, since 2008. It continues to trade as it goes back on the market once again. 🥡🎤

There's some new lighting and the banana and caramel malt cake went down a treat with our Louise who was straight in from the rain on a soggy re-opening day ☕🍰

A man is on the run over fraud charges and for failing to return to prison.

A new appeal has been made by police as more information emerges about where Malikey, 15, could be. The last sighting of him was at Leyland and police believe he could have travelled to Liverpool.

Police are appealing for information that could help them locate a man with a distinctive tattoo.

The 38-year-old was pulled over as part of a number of checkpoints by Fylde Police in recent weeks.

A space for parents to play, craft or have parties for their children has now closed - but has teased something 'new and wonderful' under the site's new owners.

A Bamber Bridge nursery has been praised for its “welcoming and nurturing environment” where “enjoy their learning and play with curiosity and enthusiasm”.

A woman was arrested after driving a car into a lamppost in Ribbleton.

More from the King's visit to Lancashire - he stopped off at Samlesbury Hall. King Charles chatted with volunteers and business groups, sampled some tea and cake and met some shire horses too.

Shawn Sharpe is at it again. Limehouse is going to get a splash of colour with a new mural. He's been joined by Glasgow-based visual artist Dave 'PizzaBoy' Breen for this one. 👨‍🎨

A candlelit vigil was held at the University of Lancashire after the death of student Carla Georgescu.

A sensory play centre for neurodiverse children, young adults and adults with additional needs could soon open in Buckshaw Village.

Building work has officially finished on a new ground for Lancashire County Cricket Club, which has been created at the heart of the county.

Joining the Cream favourites are two of the city's most respected names: Jason Marx and Brian Hudson

There's more than 40 pupils playing regularly and the Darts Academy opens before school - which Priory say is helping to boost pupil attendance too. It's also helping with mental maths skills too. 🎯📷