Preston in the 16th century was a rural backwater, far from the centre of Government. Consequently, Preston remained a Catholic bastion long after the Protestant reformation. Its isolated location and […]

Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Cottam today (Sunday 23 January). Preston Police were called around 6.15am to a report of a robbery at the Co-Op […]

Below are the latest Preston planning applications registered with Preston City Council for January 7 to 14. Outbuilding to rear at 54 Duchy Avenue, Preston. Validated 7 January. Single-storey extension to side and rear […]

St Michael’s Church will this February host international pianist Jill Crossland for a night of classical music. On Sunday 13 February, the first piano recital is taking place on the […]

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning January 17. Single-storey side/front extension following demolition of the existing attached garage at 28 Bank Head Lane, […]

New parking regulations introduced for the shops at 333 Garstang Road have caused confusion with Fulwood locals. Posting in Fulwood Preston News and Views on Facebook, Paula Vipond Formerly Lynch […]

A Cottam family known for their fundraising efforts have unveiled the final figure from their 2021 Christmas lights display. The Tippings, Mark, Nicola and sons Sam, 16, Joe, 15, and […]

Georgia-Maia Oliphant’s colourful, digital designs brighten up even the gloomiest of winter days. The Penwortham-based illustrator combines creating joyful custom illustrations in the evenings with her full-time job as a […]