The village of Grimsargh sits to the North East edge of Preston, a short drive from the major motorway links
New electricity cables to be laid in Higher WaltonHoghton and Higher Walton residents are being warned of disruption during a four month project to replace ageing electricity cables. Electricity North West is spending £600,000 to upgrade the supplies […]
8 years ago Grimsargh village housing plans allowed under appeal but Preston City Council wants high court battleVillagers on the edge of Preston are to see a high court legal battle played out over proposals to build 150 new homes. Gladman Homes has applied for the development […]
8 years ago Will Brockholes be allowed to open later for weddings and events?A nature reserve on the outskirts of Preston is applying to extend its opening hours – for weddings, funerals and events. Brockholes at Samlesbury, just off the M6, says it […]
8 years ago Showcase of veterans work on Ashton Park garden for charity third anniversaryA Preston charity is to celebrate its third birthday by lifting the lid on its work in Ashton Park. Dig In North West, which helps veterans from across the city, […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Super telescope to allow Prestonians to see galaxy far, far, awayPreston is now a little bit closer to a galaxy far, far, away with the unveiling of a new super telescope. The Alston Observatory, out towards Grimsargh, has a new […]
8 years ago Grimsargh Wetlands plans lodged once again by United UtilitiesA multi-million pound scheme to secure the future of three former reservoirs as a nature reserve has been resubmitted. United Utilities wants to build 12 homes in Preston Road, Grimsargh, […]
8 years ago Curlew numbers rise at Grimsargh Wetlands as United Utilities to appeal council decisionWetlands in Grimsargh have seen a record number of roosting curlew birds this Spring. The land, which is due to be given over by United Utilities to the village, includes […]
8 years ago Fruit machine raided during Hoghton pub burglaryA Hoghton pub has been targeted during a burglary where cash was taken from a fruit machine. The Black Horse Hotel in Gregson Lane was broken into between midnight and […]
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