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The 'OldPreston' videos have picked up tens of thousands of views - but it's led to a debate over AI being used to create them and how accurate they are.
Neil White, who makes them for fun, says 'it is no big deal'.
Neil White, who makes them for fun, says 'it is no big deal'.
Preston’s history brought to life in AI-generated videos – Blog Preston
<p>Wildly inaccurate and misleading? Or a new way to engage people in the city’s past? The jury is out as Old Preston becomes a TikTok trend</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The 'OldPreston' videos have picked up tens of thousands of views - but it's led to a debate over AI being used to create them and how accurate they are.
Neil White, who makes them for fun, says 'it is no big deal'.
Neil White, who makes them for fun, says 'it is no big deal'.
A fine-dining restaurant in Preston has secured its place as one of the best in the UK.
Aven secures spot in top 100 restaurants in the UK outside London – Blog Preston
<p>Aven climbs the UK restaurant rankings.</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
A fine-dining restaurant in Preston has secured its place as one of the best in the UK.
Exclusive: The operators of an award-winning beer hall and venues across Lancashire are in advanced talks to buy the Guy's Thatched Hamlet venue.
Guy’s Thatched Hamlet set to be sold to Bowland Beer Hall operator James’ Place – Blog Preston
<p>We can reveal the administrators of the beloved Bilsborrow venue are exploring a sale to the award-winning hospitality firm headquartered in the Ribble Valley</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Exclusive: The operators of an award-winning beer hall and venues across Lancashire are in advanced talks to buy the Guy's Thatched Hamlet venue.
A redundant mill building in rural Preston is set to be demolished.
Redundant mill in Catforth set to be demolished but asbestos check required – Blog Preston
<p>A plan has been put forward to flatten the unit, remove the concrete base on which it stands and replace it with crushed stone</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A redundant mill building in rural Preston is set to be demolished.
A man from Glasgow was arrested after he was stopped in a van in Broughton.
Arrest made after man stopped in van found with £10,000 in cash – Blog Preston
<p>A 30-year-old man from Glasgow has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and section 170 of the customs and excise management act.</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
A man from Glasgow was arrested after he was stopped in a van in Broughton.
The majority of homes across Preston will be receive two new bins in the coming weeks - as food waste collections make a return to the city a decade since they were scrapped.
One caddy is for inside, the other larger one is for outside. ♻️
One caddy is for inside, the other larger one is for outside. ♻️
Food waste bins to be delivered across Preston – Blog Preston
<p>Households will receive two new grey bins – one for indoor use and a larger caddy for outside as weekly food waste collections return</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The majority of homes across Preston will be receive two new bins in the coming weeks - as food waste collections make a return to the city a decade since they were scrapped.
One caddy is for inside, the other larger one is for outside. ♻️
One caddy is for inside, the other larger one is for outside. ♻️
A shop owner whose employee sold a knife to a child has been fined £500 after an investigation by trading standards.
Ribbleton shop owner slapped with fine after knife sold to 14-year-old child – Blog Preston
<p>Mr Patel, who admitted the sale by an employee, was ordered to pay £500 in fines, £100 costs plus a £200 victim surcharge, totalling £800.</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
A shop owner whose employee sold a knife to a child has been fined £500 after an investigation by trading standards.
The city's university will be a place for Prestonians to access low-cost dental surgery.
All procedures are to be carried out by qualified dentists who are undertaking postgraduate training. 🦷🦷🦷
All procedures are to be carried out by qualified dentists who are undertaking postgraduate training. 🦷🦷🦷
University of Lancashire to offer complex dental surgery to the public – Blog Preston
<p>This is an aim to support local dentists with their wait list.</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The city's university will be a place for Prestonians to access low-cost dental surgery.
All procedures are to be carried out by qualified dentists who are undertaking postgraduate training. 🦷🦷🦷
All procedures are to be carried out by qualified dentists who are undertaking postgraduate training. 🦷🦷🦷
Proposals for new shops and apartments on the site of a controversial building demolition at Lane Ends will be heard by councillors today - and face dozens of objections
Lane Ends shops and apartments plan set for go ahead despite dozens of objections – Blog Preston
<p>The former West’s carpet and interiors store site saw extensive demolition in May last year – which went beyond what was originally planned</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Proposals for new shops and apartments on the site of a controversial building demolition at Lane Ends will be heard by councillors today - and face dozens of objections
A search is underway for a man from Preston who has not been seen in over a week.
Search underway for man missing from Preston not seen in over a week – Blog Preston
<p>Police have issued an appeal to help find Ajani Campbell.</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
A search is underway for a man from Preston who has not been seen in over a week.
David Regan was last seen in Preston on Wednesday 21 January.
He is from the Deepdale area and police are appealing for help to trace him. He also uses the names Reggie or Reg Fisher.
He is from the Deepdale area and police are appealing for help to trace him. He also uses the names Reggie or Reg Fisher.
Search for man who uses multiple names and has ‘Marie’ tattoo on his neck – Blog Preston
<p>David Regan has been missing since Wednesday 21 January</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 10:18 AM
David Regan was last seen in Preston on Wednesday 21 January.
He is from the Deepdale area and police are appealing for help to trace him. He also uses the names Reggie or Reg Fisher.
He is from the Deepdale area and police are appealing for help to trace him. He also uses the names Reggie or Reg Fisher.
We would say we're surprised by all the nominations in the first ever Proud Preston Awards, but actually we're not. There's so many people doing fantastic things in this city and it's going to be great to see them recognised.💙🏆
Final day to enter the Proud Preston Awards 2026 – Blog Preston
<p>Prestonians can nominate people and organisations they think are making a difference in our city as the first ever community awards take place</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
We would say we're surprised by all the nominations in the first ever Proud Preston Awards, but actually we're not. There's so many people doing fantastic things in this city and it's going to be great to see them recognised.💙🏆
A car park designated for Blue Badge users at Royal Preston Hospital will close for more than two weeks.
Blue badge car park at Royal Preston Hospital to close for more than two weeks – Blog Preston
<p>The trust acknowledged the inconvenience and disruption the work will cause.</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
A car park designated for Blue Badge users at Royal Preston Hospital will close for more than two weeks.
Andy Walker had been visiting the city for the weekend from Derby - he said he had an enjoyable time until returning home to find a penalty charge notice waiting.
He has successfully appealed and criticised the bus gate he was caught in.
He has successfully appealed and criticised the bus gate he was caught in.
Man gets bus gate fine cancelled after reversing out of Corporation Street – Blog Preston
<p>The motorist, from Derby, had enjoyed a pleasant weekend visiting Preston before the penalty charge notice dropped on his doormat</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Andy Walker had been visiting the city for the weekend from Derby - he said he had an enjoyable time until returning home to find a penalty charge notice waiting.
He has successfully appealed and criticised the bus gate he was caught in.
He has successfully appealed and criticised the bus gate he was caught in.
A temporary school planned for the outskirts of Preston might never be constructed.
Temporary school off Whittingham Lane might never be built under new plans – Blog Preston
<p>The stop-gap establishment had been proposed to provide the additional pupil places that are known to be needed</p>
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February 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
A temporary school planned for the outskirts of Preston might never be constructed.
Police had received reports of a metal pole being carried as a weapon.
They arrived to find a boy with a bicycle seat. Police say the call was made to them 'with good intentions'.
They arrived to find a boy with a bicycle seat. Police say the call was made to them 'with good intentions'.
Police explain major presence in Moor Park after reports of weapon being carried – Blog Preston
<p>A boy was found to be carrying a bicycle seat – but police say call was made to them ‘with good intention’.</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Police had received reports of a metal pole being carried as a weapon.
They arrived to find a boy with a bicycle seat. Police say the call was made to them 'with good intentions'.
They arrived to find a boy with a bicycle seat. Police say the call was made to them 'with good intentions'.
“This new centre represents more than just a change of address; it is a bold step forward in our commitment to creating safe, welcoming spaces where women can access the support they need." 💙👏
Lancashire Women open new centre to support Preston’s vulnerable women – Blog Preston
<p>The opening of this store comes after their previous site was impacted by water damage.</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
“This new centre represents more than just a change of address; it is a bold step forward in our commitment to creating safe, welcoming spaces where women can access the support they need." 💙👏
Police are investigating after a man exposed himself to a woman in Fulwood.
Investigation underway after man exposes himself to woman in broad daylight in Fulwood – Blog Preston
<p>Police have released images of a man they are trying to trace.</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Police are investigating after a man exposed himself to a woman in Fulwood.
Year-long roadworks will take place in South Ribble as part of a £5m project to improve river water quality in Lancashire.
Year-long roadworks planned as part of £5m United Utilities project to prevent overflows – Blog Preston
<p>The Daub Hall Lane and Hoghton Lane junction will be closed for nine months</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Year-long roadworks will take place in South Ribble as part of a £5m project to improve river water quality in Lancashire.
As the deadline for nominations draws ever closer for the Proud Preston Awards, the latest spotlight on those already nominated is with David Clayton and the work undertaken to help support young people in the city. 💙👏
A man with a mission to help city’s young people in the running for first ever Proud Preston Awards – Blog Preston
<p>As the nomination deadline draws ever closer, we look at the work of Wot Wud U Do who are up for Community Initiative of the Year</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
As the deadline for nominations draws ever closer for the Proud Preston Awards, the latest spotlight on those already nominated is with David Clayton and the work undertaken to help support young people in the city. 💙👏
A go-karting track in Euxton has announced it will close with 'immediate effect'.
Euxton Karting apologises to staff as closure announced with immediate effect – Blog Preston
<p>Euxton Karting has announced its closure with immediate effect.</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A go-karting track in Euxton has announced it will close with 'immediate effect'.
Two people have been arrested after a raid at a property in Preston
Two arrested after drugs raid in St Matthews area of Preston – Blog Preston
<p>A 33-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man from Preston have been arrested.</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Two people have been arrested after a raid at a property in Preston
Pauline 1 Lung Cancer 0
To mark World Cancer Day we hear from a Preston woman who has overcome stage four lung cancer which also spread to her hip and brain.
To mark World Cancer Day we hear from a Preston woman who has overcome stage four lung cancer which also spread to her hip and brain.
Preston pensioner who could barely walk after cancer treatment speaks about ‘lifeline’ support sessions – Blog Preston
<p>Pauline, 68, has beaten lung cancer – which also spread to her hip and brain – and pays tribute to the weekly PNE versus Cancer sessions she attended</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Pauline 1 Lung Cancer 0
To mark World Cancer Day we hear from a Preston woman who has overcome stage four lung cancer which also spread to her hip and brain.
To mark World Cancer Day we hear from a Preston woman who has overcome stage four lung cancer which also spread to her hip and brain.
A Preston nightclub that operated in various forms for more than 55 years looks to have fallen silent for good.
Switch set for storage space conversion marking end of time as a nightclub – Blog Preston
<p>The nightspot, within Lowthian House in the city centre, opened as Squires and Snooty’s back in 1967</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
A Preston nightclub that operated in various forms for more than 55 years looks to have fallen silent for good.
There were large crowds on the Flag Market during Tuesday evening as rising stars December 10 visited the city.
Two of the band, Danny and Josh, are from Chorley. 🥔🎤
Two of the band, Danny and Josh, are from Chorley. 🥔🎤
December 10 swap the stage for spuds as Simon Cowell’s new band hits Preston – Blog Preston
<p>“I think everyone in Preston should get behind them, it’s about time Preston should get something good.”</p>
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February 4, 2026 at 11:43 AM
There were large crowds on the Flag Market during Tuesday evening as rising stars December 10 visited the city.
Two of the band, Danny and Josh, are from Chorley. 🥔🎤
Two of the band, Danny and Josh, are from Chorley. 🥔🎤