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News and information about the area of Preston known as Ingol. It includes the smaller areas of Tanterton and Cottam.

Tippings family switch off annual Christmas lights after 12 years

The lights were switched off for the final time on 4 January 2024. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years. On 4 January, the Tipping family pulled the plug on their annual tradition due […]

3 months ago
Major gas works see road closures in Cottam and Ingol

The closure are centred on the stretches of Tom Benson Way and Tag Lane joining the Guild Merchant roundabout Pic: Cadent Sections of two key roads in Cottam and Ingol are to see extensive road closures for the coming weeks. Starting from today (Tue 2 January) the section of Tom Benson […]

4 months ago
Tippings family to pull plug on Christmas lights tradition

When the Tippings turn their lights on, you know about it! A Preston Christmas institution is in its final year organisers have confirmed. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam have attracted tens of thousands of visitors each year – but the […]

4 months ago
Rotary Club organise Christmas tree collection in Ribble Valley and North Preston for charity

Last year's Christmas tree collection. The Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston have organised their annual charity Christmas tree collection across North Preston and the Ribble Valley. Trees will be collected between the 6 […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Husband and wife abandon retirement to take over Cottam Post Office

Sheela and Gary Harper A husband and wife have abandoned their retirement to take over a suburban Preston post office that was thrown a lifeline by the parish council for the area it serves. […]

4 months ago
Santos and family came from Cameroon with nothing and now football in Preston has given them hope and safety

Kedrin, nine, has made friends and settled thanks to the Sir Tom Finney Soccer Club Pic: Santos Chrysantus There are currently over 360,000 asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, but what is life like once they have finally obtained permission to stay in this country? We met […]

5 months ago
Man fails to overturn sentence after neglected horse put to sleep

Tiny A horse owner has lost his appeal after he was found guilty of failing to seek adequate treatment for his horse’s ulcerated legs which ultimately led to the horse being […]

5 months ago
Intact Community Centre receives vital grant to help some of city’s most vulnerable

The Intact Community Centre in Ingol has received more than £60,000 in funding. The centre has been given £61,108 from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund by TheNational Lottery […]

5 months ago
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