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• 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.

• Investigation underway after school bus strikes bridge in Coppull

  Police say an eight-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a school bus hit a bridge in Coppull.

• A new era for Preston’s Tram Bridge as lift gets underway

  Preston is set to witness a landmark moment in its heritage as the Tram Bridge is lifted into place, following the demolition of the old structure and the reimagining of this historic crossing.

• Police aim to ensure crime levels – as well as temperatures - drop this winter

  Police in Lancashire are aiming to make sure it’s a bleak winter for criminals with the launch of a new crime crackdown for Christmas and beyond.