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Attempted explanation for contentious Ashton Park plans set out

The proposed sports hub at Ashton Park The councillor spearheading contentious plans for a revamp of Ashton Park has insisted Preston City Council did investigate the possibility of redesigning the government-funded scheme – but did not get […]

4 weeks ago
Preston City Council and Onward Homes strike deal for Horrocks Mill social housing

The Horrocks Mill site looking back towards Preston city centre Pic: Blog Preston Social houses under direct Preston City Council ownership will be bought on the new Horrocks Mill development. The city council has signed the first-stage of a deal with Onward Homes, […]

4 weeks ago
Japan Day celebrated at Preston’s university for 10th year

Event organiser Chisa takes to the catwalk wearing the traditional Japanese kimono. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) hosted its annual Japan Day celebration on the weekend. Marking the event’s 10th anniversary, the celebration was fully booked, with over 700 people in […]

4 weeks ago
Leyland Trucks’ apprentices visit Westminster

MP for South Ribble, Katherine Fletcher talking to the apprentices. Pic: Leyland Trucks Apprentices from Leyland Trucks showcased their skills to Members of Parliament this month in London. Jasmine Sandwell, a first-year supply chain apprentice, Ethan Sauce, a second-year maintenance apprentice, and Alfie […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston City Council taking step towards new council homes for first time in nearly 20 years

Horrocks Mill From the air - after development A first step on the road to Preston City Council delivering council-owned housing for the first time in nearly two decades is being taken this week. Councillors are due to […]

4 weeks ago
Preston architecture firm helps design hospital memorial gardens

Ros Collins, charity administrator; Dan Hill, head of hospital charities; Rebecca Arestidou, grant and trust fundraiser with the memorial garden A Preston-based design and architecture company have been involved in creating two hospital memorial garden projects. FWP Limited, which is headquartered in Preston, has helped design Royal Preston and Chorley […]

4 weeks ago
Preston’s Sahara Centre given funding boost to help women into work

A new programme of support and skills training for women from Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) communities across Preston has been commissioned. The Sahara Centre, based in Fishwick, has been […]

1 month ago
New Winckley Square co-working office hub to open from April

A new co-working office space is due to open in April in Winckley Square. A new co-working office space is due to open in April in Winckley Square Pic: OneCoWork OneCoWork, the first UK premises for the firm which operates three similar spaces in […]

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