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News and information about Lea. It sits right on the Western frontier of Preston as you head out towards Lytham and Blackpool and is part of the sprawling area known as Ashton-on-Ribble.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies suspended by Tories over “bad people” payment claims

Mark Menzies MP Pic: Facebook An MP who has part of his constituency covering the western side of Preston has been suspended. Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, which sees the most eastern edge of his […]

21 hours ago
Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battle

Preston Labour leader Matthew Brown opens their campaign video speaking from Winckley Square All the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]

5 days ago
Businesses to join forces for charity tournament at Ashton and Lea Golf Club

Daniel Maddox (Evolve Document Solutions) and Shane Friend (Stone Create) celebrating another successful charity golf day in 2023 A number businesses are set to unite to raise even more funds for local charities when they host their annual Charity Golf Day at Ashton and Lea Golf Club on […]

1 week ago
Preston to Fleetwood bus service 74 and 75 future in doubt

The 75 bus leaving Preston Bus Station Pic: Colin Ward A bus service linking Preston and Fleetwood could stop operating this summer. Blackpool Transport has announced it intends to hand back the 74 and 75 route. The service goes through […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Estate made up entirely of affordable homes set for suburban Preston

Site on Sidgreaves Lane An estate made up entirely of affordable homes looks set to be given the go-ahead in suburban Preston. A bid by Breck Homes to build 102 properties on land east […]

4 weeks ago
Over 100 people celebrate International Women’s Day at Preston’s Hindu temple

International Women's Day. Pic: Kailash Parekh Over 100 women of all ages and backgrounds celebrated International Women’s Day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston, a sacred Hindu place of worship. The programme, called ‘Celebrating Women: […]

4 weeks ago
Artwork commissioned for Lea and Cottam to help people feel proud of their area

Cottam archway, Cottam Way A Preston parish councillor says he hopes artwork the authority has commissioned of the local streetscene will help people better appreciate the part of the city they call home. Chris […]

3 months ago
Lea Community School has extension greenlit with pupil numbers to double

Lea Community School in Greaves Town Lane Pic: Google Plans for a major extension to a Preston primary school have been given the go-ahead amid claims from a nearby resident that it will result in children “looking straight into” […]

3 months ago
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