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Lancashire County Council urges residents to walk and cycle under new initiative

A cyclist in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Melling A new council initiative to boost physical activity aims to increase the number of Lancashire residents walking and cycling by 10 per cent. Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council have […]

2 years ago
Preston entrepreneur invites residents to name Miller Arcade restaurant

Mark O'Rourke outside the Miller Arcade restaurant in March 2022 Local entrepreneur Mark O’Rourke has invited Lancashire residents to name a new British restaurant opening in Preston city centre. The new restaurant is located in Miller Arcade and will be […]

2 years ago
The Penwortham man encouraging others to open up about their mental health

Alex Fletcher A Penwortham man who suffers from stress and anxiety is reaching out to others to let them know that they are not alone.   Alex Fletcher is making it his mission […]

2 years ago
Disqualified driver who lied about speeding through Broughton is jailed

Steven Lee Pic: Preston Police A Preston man has been jailed for driving while disqualified and perverting the course of justice. Back in December 2020, Steven Lee’s Mercedes convertible was recorded driving at excess speed […]

2 years ago
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South Ribble volunteers plant 8,000 trees in new Leyland woodland

Volunteers have planted over 8,000 trees in a new Leyland woodland on land purchased by South Ribble Borough Council. The new woodland off Croston Road, near Leyland, received 8,624 trees […]

2 years ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week March 19 to 25

Looking down Fishergate on a sunny Preston day Pic: Tony Worrall This week, development and infrastructure progress in Preston switched up a gear after Lancashire County Council released a video of the now complete Penwortham Brow section of the Preston cycle […]

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Preston’s Making Homes from Houses continues with Phase 3

Twenty-two properties in Preston have already been refurbished and returned to family homes as part of the Making Homes from Houses project having been empty for a total of 78 years. Thanks […]

2 years ago
BBC Lancashire seeks nominations for 2022 Make a Difference Awards

The BBC has urged UK residents to nominate everyday heroes for this year’s Make a Difference Awards. In 2021, three Preston organisations won accolades at BBC Radio Lancashire’s awards. JJeffect […]

2 years ago
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