Preston60 mins agoPolice hunt for missing man who 'may be contagious'Police say Dean Hesketh, 51, was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital on 28 July.60 mins ago6 days agoM6 resurfacing work to cause month of disruptionResurfacing work on the M6 junction 31A northbound near Preston starts overnight on 26 July.6 days ago8 days agoPreston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 capThe operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.8 days ago23 Jul 2026Potential names of county's new councils revealedThe county's existing 15 councils will be replaced by four unitary authorities in 2028.23 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Over 100 weapons and drugs seized in police raidsMachetes, samurai swords and knuckle dusters are seized in police raids in Preston.21 Jul 202618 Jul 2026Scrap 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.18 Jul 202618 Jul 2026Why is there a South African embassy in Preston?Professor Stephen Grigg runs a mission between the UK and South Africa from a Preston farmhouse.18 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Smart glasses help woman keep guide dog safe in heatLorraine says AI-powered glasses help her identify streets, read letters and navigate shops.17 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Fire next to railway tracks causes cancellationsMajor disruption is expected for the rest of the day, National Rail says.11 Jul 2026...
