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Work to start on contested plan for bus lane at New Hall Lane

Part of the route where a city-bound bus lane has been approved Work on controversial plans for a new bus lane on one of the busiest roads in Preston is set to begin later this week. The facility is to be introduced […]

2 months ago
Moor Lane and North Road junction set for two months of closures and disruption

The junction on the A6 is due to see closures and diversions in place Pic: Lancashire County Council A busy Preston junction on the edge of the city centre and university campus is set for two months of disruption. Lancashire County Council is upgrading traffic signals at the […]

2 months ago
Heavy rain warning for New Year’s Eve in Preston

A rain soaked Deepdale retail park Pic: Blog Preston The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain for New Year’s Eve in Preston. The Yellow warning starts at 6pm tomorrow (Tuesday 31 December) and lasts until 6pm on Wednesday 1 […]

2 months ago
Preston professor acknowledged for outstanding contributions to art

Professor Peter Lloyd, Dean of the School of Arts and Media. Pic: UCLan A school dean from the University of Central Lancashire has been acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to art and printmaking. Professor Peter Lloyd was honoured with the prestigious Royal Etcher […]

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New year, new focus? The importance of a well-written business plan

Gill Nolan is a business advisor with Boost; Lancashire's Business Growth Hub Pic: Boost The start of a new year brings the opportunity to refresh your thinking and create a new list of resolutions for 2025. It’s not just the chance to get fitter, […]

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Preston in pictures: The story of 2024 in photos

The crowd at BBC Radio 2 in the Park. Pix: Michael Porter This year has seen huge events across the city, all of which have been captured by talented Preston photographers. We have put together an in pictures look back on every […]

2 months ago
The Foxton Day Centre faces closure as council to swing axe on homelessness charity’s funding

Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council, officially re-opened the Day Centre in December 2022 A Preston charity which carries out extensive work with rough sleepers and the city’s homeless community is facing a potentially devastating funding cutback. The Foxton says it will have to […]

2 months ago
Preston’s hour-by-hour cold weather forecast for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

A frozen Preston Docks as early January begins cold and lockdown shows no signs of thawing Pic: Tony Worrall As we head into the final days of 2024 the mild Christmas we’ve had is set to take a frosty turn. Weather forecasters have issued warnings for snow, ice and […]

2 months ago
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