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News and information for the area of Cottam in Preston, Lancashire. Part of what’s known as Ingol the area of Cottam was famous once for Cottam Hall and its brickworks, today it’s an area sought after by developers to build new housing on.

Driver tracked down by police dogs after smashing through roundabout and fleeing

The crash on Blackpool Road A driver crashed his car and fled the scene only to be tracked down and arrested by police. The driver ‘didn’t see’ the roundabout on Edith Rigby Way near the […]

11 hours ago
Pop-up space at farm near Cottam to host six festival-themed events this spring and summer

The Collecting Yard pop up event space Pic: Collecting Yard / Facebook A new pop-up event space will launch soon on a farm near Cottam. The Collecting Yard, which is located in Lea Town, is set to host six events throughout spring […]

1 week ago
United Utilities close section of two Cottam roads for seven months

Road closures going into place at Hoyles Lane Pic: Robbie Bolton Hoyles Lane and Sidgreaves Lane in Cottam are set for disruption during the next seven months. Parts of both roads closed from Sunday, 3 March, 2024 and will not reopen […]

1 week ago
Plans for shared ownership homes in Cottam fall through

Part of Cottam Hall development A group of new homes that were earmarked for a shared ownership scheme in the Preston suburbs could be switched to a different type of purchasing arrangement – designed for […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Non-stop hip-hop band to play gig ‘straight outta Cottam’

The Hiphopalippz Non-stop hip-hop band The Hiphopalippz are set to play a gig ‘straight outta Cottam’. The Preston/Manchester-based band will bring its hip-hop mixtape show to The Ancient Oak on Friday 1 […]

4 weeks ago
Ingol school gifted jigsaws designed by Cottam homebuilder

Ingol Community Primary School Isla aged 10, Mr Moss and Thomas aged 11 working on the jigsaw. Pic: DWH Ingol Community Primary School has received a donation of five jigsaws, designed by a house builder in Cottam. The educational jigsaws were designed by Barrett Developments, the parent company of […]

4 weeks ago
Artwork commissioned for Lea and Cottam to help people feel proud of their area

Cottam archway, Cottam Way A Preston parish councillor says he hopes artwork the authority has commissioned of the local streetscene will help people better appreciate the part of the city they call home. Chris […]

2 months ago
Tipping family reveal total raised by their Cottam Christmas lights in 12 years

Mark and Nicola Tipping. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years on 4 January. However, this year they managed to raise £32,315.64, bringing their total […]

2 months ago
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