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Preston City Council wins more praise for its economic approach

Councillor Matthew Brown says they are working to keep firms spending inside Preston An alternative philosophy for running the local economy by Preston City Council has been featured in a new book. Prosperity Parade by David Boyle looks at eight economic models around […]

9 years ago
Lucky escape after chip pan fire in Bamber Bridge

Brownedge Close in Bamber Bridge Pic: Google A chip pan was the cause of a fire which saw a lucky late-night fryer escape injury. Lancashire Fire and Rescue service crews raised to Brownedge Close in Bamber Bridge […]

9 years ago
Does Lancashire support a Combined Authority?

County Hall has voted on whether to back a Combined Authority Pic: Paul Melling Just 24 elected representatives from Preston City Council and other district authorities bothered to fill in a survey about the future of a Combined Authority for Lancashire. Only one county […]

9 years ago
Preston construction firm taking on Three Peaks for homeless charity Emmaus

Conlon staff on Wansfell Pike in the Lake District during a training session A homeless charity stands to benefit from thousands of pounds as a Preston construction firm takes on a mountain challenge. Conlon Construction has more than 20 employees signed up to […]

9 years ago
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Frenchwood attack: Man set upon with knife and metal bar

Frenchwood Street where the attack took place Pic: Google Two men are being hunted by police after a man was attacked with a knife and metal bar outside his front door. Preston Police were called to Frenchwood Street near […]

9 years ago
Spate of break-ins at Preston takeaways

A number of Preston businesses, including takeaways and cafes, have been targeted in the run up to Easter. Preston Police are appealing for city centre firms in particular to be […]

9 years ago
In pictures: Lancashire Market at Easter 2016 with pies, birds of prey and sweet treats

Some of the food on offer at the Lancashire Market There were plenty of treats for food fans and kids alike in Friargate for the bustling Lancashire Market. Stalls lined either side of the road and among the food on […]

9 years ago
Lancashire Market has plenty of foodie treats on grey Saturday in Preston

In the midst of the market in Friargate Pic: Paul Melling The Lancashire Market made its return to Friargate with Prestonians eager to stock up on Easter provisions. Food stalls were popular as always with Easter-themed cakes, pies and cheeses available […]

9 years ago
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