Lancashire has been confirmed as one of the areas being considered as a possible location for a new Investment Zone On Friday 23 September, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the […]
2 years ago Jubilee Gardens extra care development in heart of Leyland approvedA new extra care facility is set to be delivered for South Ribble following approval at Planning Committee. Jubilee Gardens will include over 70 apartments and will help support independent living […]
2 years ago Appeal to find missing 72-year old with links to PrestonPolice are appealing for help to find a missing woman with links to Preston. Christine Newton, 72, from Hornby, close to Lancaster, was last seen in July. She was reported […]
2 years ago Preston remains only place in Lancashire for Purple Flag nightlifePreston city centre is officially celebrating today after receiving the news that it has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Purple Flag’ accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). […]
2 years agoAfter the announcement that the full weekend closures of the M6 between Junctions 32 and Junction 33 would no longer take place, due to drivers experiencing delays, National Highways has […]
2 years ago Two new music groups launching at Cottam Community CentreIn October, two new music workshops open to the public will be starting at Cottam Community Centre. The weekly workshops will take place from Monday 3 October. The first is […]
2 years ago Preston Market new stalls update and monthly craft fairPreston Markets has more to offer this September with the expansion of two popular stalls, a brand-new clothes stall, and the addition of a monthly craft fair which is set […]
2 years ago Preston’s hand loom weavers ‘worked half the week and drank the rest’Hand loom weavers dominated the Preston textile trade until the 1830s. However, by the 1840s, when power looms had largely taken over, hand loom weaving had become synonymous with the […]
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