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Seven homes planned near grade-II listed Ashes Farm in Longridge

View from the Lane showing southern site boundary to the left Pic: Planning documents Plans to build seven new homes on land near the Ashes Farm west of Longridge, have been submitted to Preston City Council. The site lies within the countryside and comprises […]

2 years ago
Preston woman awarded one year of free lawn treatments

Sheila Jones, from Preston has been chosen to receive a year’s worth of free lawn treatments to help her maintain the sanctuary she’s worked hard to create. Nominated by her […]

2 years ago
UCLan helps tell stories of Preston’s war heroes

Three Commonwealth War Graves The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) have teamed up to unearth the stories of local war heroes. Three second year BA (Hons) History students […]

2 years ago
Councillor owns share in property due to benefit from Preston empty homes scheme

A property partly-owned by a Preston city councillor will form part of the Making Homes from Houses Project to provide a ‘much-needed’ larger home for a family as they’re in […]

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Preston North End players open first Padel Courts in Preston

Padel is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton and is played by over 18 million people worldwide Noah Mawene and Finlay Cross-Adair from Preston North End Football Club visited West View Better Health Leisure Centre on Friday 5 May, to officially open two brand new padel courts, […]

2 years ago
La Neta in Preston city centre forced to close

La Neta's exterior Pic: @nicklenicknick / @lanetamexican A Mexican restaurant in Preston City Centre has closed its doors permanently following difficulties in the hospitality industry. Managed by local restaurant entrepreneur Mark O’Rourke, La Neta opened in January […]

2 years ago
Preston Mayor visits Royal Cross School to discuss importance of outdoor play and inclusion

Last month, the mayor of Preston visited the children, staff and governors of Royal Cross Primary School for Deaf children in Ashton-on-Ribble. The school, in Elswick Drive, has had an Ofsted […]

2 years ago
Preston interfaith group’s Ramadan dinner event is a success

Representatives at the Ramadan dinner Preston interfaith group’s sixth annual Ramadan dinner was a huge success in bringing the local community together including Muslims and non-Muslims. The theme of Light Foundation’s free event was on […]

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