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Giant crane towers over Friargate Court development

Building work on hundreds of new flats in Friargate has reached new heights. A 45-metre crane has gone up on the Friargate Court site and now dominates the surrounding skyline. […]

10 years ago
Benefits of City Deal are felt in first year

Lord Heseltine will speak as part of a panel discussing the City Deal The ÂŁ370m Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal, designed to invest in the city’s infrastructure including roads, transport and job growth has seen benefits in its first year. The […]

10 years ago
Luxury jewellery retailer comes to Preston

The luxury jeweller, Swarovski, is coming to St. George’s Shopping Centre this Autumn. The new store will be situated close to existing stores New Look, Pandora and Ernest Jones on […]

10 years ago
Freshfield expands digital team

Marketing communications consultancy Freshfield has strengthened its digital team with the appointment of Jason Rawsterne. Jason, who has over 15 years’ experience of digital development and advising companies on technical […]

10 years ago
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UKIP Lancashire Vice Chairman calls for re-think of e-cigarette use in hospitals

UKIP’s Vice Chairman for Lancashire has called on hospital bosses to rethink their attitude towards e-cigarettes, describing it as “bullying of citizens”. The smoking of e-cigarettes, or vaping, is currently […]

10 years ago
Lancashire locals urged to attend adoption event

Lancashire County Council offices An information event is to be held  offering advice and guidance for anyone wishing to adopt. Anyone thinking about adopting is invited to attend County Hall on Fishergate Hill on […]

10 years ago
Arson suspected at Brockholes Nature Reserve as volunters left in tears by polytunnel fire

The shell of the polytunnel which will need repairing Pic: Bill Aspin A nature reserve near Preston has been the victim of arsonists after its polytunnel was torched. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service was scrambled to Brockholes Nature Reserve on Friday morning […]

10 years ago
Ribbleton teenager charged in connection with Preston city centre fight

A Preston teenager has been charged by police following a fight in the city centre. The incident on Saturday 6 June saw a group of men fighting with a group […]

10 years ago
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