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.
Ashton residents complain about ‘disgusting’ state of Lancaster CanalAshton-on-Ribble locals have taken to social media to complain about the state of the Lancaster Canal. Residents in Shelley Road, which backs on to the end of the canal near Aqueduct […]
2 years ago Cottam, Lea and Ribchester roadworks to affect Preston Bus servicesA number of roadworks are taking place in the coming weeks which will have an impact on the bus service. Roadworks and bus stop closures will have an effect on […]
2 years ago Cottam’s Hoyles Lane closed for reconstruction works with buses divertedCottam’s Hoyles Lane has this week closed for ongoing reconstruction works to the junction with Sandy Lane. Lancashire County Council began the works on Saturday 12 February, and they will […]
2 years ago Driver caught speeding in Ingol with no hands on steering wheelThe police were out in force yesterday in Preston catching drivers who were not adhering to the rules. They caught someone on Tom Benson Way, which is a 40mph limit, […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Watch as M55 bridge demolished for Preston Western Distributor worksThe Preston Western Distributor works saw the M55 closed whilst the demolition of the Becconsall footbridge over the motorway was completed recently. The bridge was demolished successfully. Read more: Preston […]
2 years ago Police appeal after two thefts at Cottam Co-OpPolice are investigating several burglaries involving the theft of alcohol and cash from a Co-Op shop in Cottam. Around 1.05am on Saturday 29 January, a man entered the store and […]
2 years ago Cottam shop staff threatened with machete and hammer in armed robberyDetectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Cottam today (Sunday 23 January). Preston Police were called around 6.15am to a report of a robbery at the Co-Op […]
2 years ago Cottam’s Tipping family reveal £16k total after Christmas lights fundraiserA Cottam family known for their fundraising efforts have unveiled the final figure from their 2021 Christmas lights display. The Tippings, Mark, Nicola and sons Sam, 16, Joe, 15, and […]
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