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New pop-up cycle lanes introduced along A583 Riversway and Watery Lane

A583 Riversway and Watery Lane/Nelson Lane junction. Pic: Google maps A new pop-up cycle lane has been introduced along the A583 Riversway and Watery Lane between Nelson Way and Strand Road to improve cycling journeys to and from the west […]

4 years ago
Leyland family is one of many embracing cycling during lockdown

Emma Rawlinson from Leyland A new campaign aims to build on a surge in cycling during lockdown by encouraging more people to join those who’ve already made a habit of using their bikes for […]

4 years ago
Fishergate Bollard gets its own action figure

The Car Wars Fishergate Bollard Pic: Wayne Ashworth The Fishergate Bollard has been turned into an action figure by Penwortham artist Graham Pearce. The Bollard – or lack of the Bollard – features under the heading Car Wars, […]

4 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, August 8 to 14

Shoppers in masks on Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. Preston spent its first week back in lockdown, and an additional three Preston and South Ribble libraries are preparing […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston transport projects could be fast-tracked thanks to new funding bid

A582 Three Preston and South Ribble transport projects have been highlighted in a bid for extra funding. Lancashire County Council has put forward a number of projects that could be delivered […]

4 years ago
Winckley Square pop-up cycle lane to be removed

The temporary cycle lane in Winckley Square The pop-up cycle lane in Winckley Square is set to be removed, following a reduction in traffic in the area. In June, Lancashire County Council created the pop-up cycle lane as […]

4 years ago
BMW destroys bridge and crashes into canal at Forton

White BMW in the Forton canal A white BMW was involved in a road pursuit on the M6 yesterday (Thursday 6 August). The car with two occupants destroyed a bridge before crashing into the Lancaster Canal […]

4 years ago
The Cawsey Link Road is now open

The Cawsey Link Road, which connects Penwortham to Walton-le-Dale, is finally open. The road, which has been beset by delays, connects Carrwood Road to The Cawsey and has been built […]

4 years ago
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