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• Government backs 2026 local elections

  The government has indicated that local elections due to take place in Lancashire next year will go ahead – in spite of calls from four of the county’s councils to cancel them.

• Nineteen illegal and abandoned vehicles seized in Preston enforcement drive

  Officers from Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing and Prosper Partnership Team have carried out a multi-agency operation to tackle illegal and abandoned vehicles.

• Police appeal after motorcyclist left with broken leg in Preston hit and run

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Preston left a man with serious injuries.

• Preston man jailed after attempting to rape 12-year-old girl

  A sexual predator who assaulted a woman before going on to try and rape her 12-year-old daughter has been jailed.

• Plans for Preston village housing estate rejected

  Councillors have kicked out plans for a new housing estate on the outskirts of a Preston village – in spite of claims locals backed the development because of the new facilities that would come with it.

• New medical centre approved in Preston

  A new medical centre is set to be built in Preston, becoming the new base for an established GP surgery whose patient numbers are surging by 20 percent each year.

• National award recognition for Preston holiday firm

  A Preston based holiday firm has received a nomination for two prestigious national awards, just a year after they started trading.

• The Harris celebrates success in opening month following major transformation

  The Harris has enjoyed a busy time after unveiling its £19m redevelopment project, significantly surpassing visitor targets and receiving overwhelmingly positive public feedback.