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• More than £140,000 of illicit tobacco seized in day of action in Preston

  More than £140,000 worth of illegal tobacco has been taken off the streets following a coordinated day of action involving police and partner agencies in Preston.

• Preston City Games returns this summer

  Teams from local businesses and charities across Preston will come together to compete in the annual Preston City Games.

• British Empire Medals to be presented to worthy local recipients at Lancaster Castle

  The historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious honours ceremony later this week, as local recipients are presented with the British Empire Medal.

• Lancashire’s tallest skyscraper set for approval

  Plans to build what would become Lancashire’s tallest skyscraper in the heart of Preston are set to be given the go-ahead by councillors.

• Lancashire Central scheme remains at pre-development stage

  There are not yet any confirmed tenants for a major industrial, retail and leisure development planned for South Ribble – almost two-and-a-half years after it was given the green light.

• Man arrested after reported rape at bus station

  A man has been arrested following a reported rape at Preston Bus Station.

• Boy assaulted with baseball bat in Preston

  Extra police powers have been used in Preston after an attack on a teenage boy.

• Bin collection calendars missing

  Calendars advising Preston residents of bin collection changes had to be hand delivered by council staff after the company contracted to do the job allegedly missed out addresses in various parts of the city.