Lancashire County Council has approved a new junction between Preston and Penwortham designed to make life easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. The CYCLOPS junction features an orbital track […]

A popular steam fair returns to Scorton Showground this Father’s Day weekend to offer 500 steam, vintage and classic vehicle exhibits. On 18 and 19 June, from 9am to 5pm, […]

Preston City Council has appointed a new deputy chief executive after the retirement of Neil Fairhurst. Preston City Council announced the appointment of Sarah Threlfall following an extensive recruitment process. […]

Preston residents with a love of knitting descended on Flag Market last Saturday for the World Wide Knitting in Public Day event. On Saturday, 11 June, Preston Flag Market saw […]

A new £5.9m scheme to boost adult numeracy skills in Lancashire will move forward this autumn. The government’s flagship Multiply programme will be delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, […]

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning June 6. Erection of 50 affordable dwellings with access, parking, open space and landscaping infrastructure […]

Below are the planning applications registered with Preston City Council from 27 May to 3 June. Prior notification submission for change of use from hairdressers (Class E) to 1 new […]

Garden retailer Dobbies has launched a new initiative that will allow Preston residents to recycle their compost bags. Compost packaging is difficult for people to recycle as few local authorities […]