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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.

Cottam author’s debut book raises £2,450 for children’s charity

Rachel at Cottam Primary School with pupils including her sons Fred and Ron on either side A Cottam author’s debut book has raised £2,450 for charity. Rachel Walmsley’s book, Christmas Cabaret, sold out within weeks, with all proceeds going to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity’s Children’s Appeal. Rachel said: “It […]

2 years ago
320 new homes in Higher Bartle to be given green light

The style of new homes in Cottam which could be built Pic: Randall Thorp/planning application An application to build up to 320 houses in Higher Bartle is set for approval. The development would be on a 20-hectare site of farmland to the east of Sandy Lane […]

2 years ago
Local Rotary Club to collect Christmas trees in Ribble Valley and North Preston

What's your plan for when the festive fun ends and you need to ditch the Christmas Tree? Pic: Serge A local Rotary Club has organised a tree collection service to raise funds for local charities over the festive period. Between 8 and 9 January, The Rotary Club of Longridge […]

2 years ago
In pictures: Cottam residents take to the streets for annual charity Santa Parade

Cottam’s annual Santa Parade delighted residents as they gathered on the streets to soak up the festive spirit. On Sunday 19 December, Santa and his helpers set off from Hayfield […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Festive parade through the streets of Cottam this Sunday

Santa parades to raise money for the Tippings' Christmas Lights charity Santa Claus and friends are coming to Cottam this Sunday (19 December). Over £1,000 was raised by the group’s parade in 2020. This year they hope to raise even more, […]

2 years ago
Cottam Parkway train station consultation begins

A new train station in northwest Preston will see better transport links for jobs, business and leisure, according to Lancashire County Council. The Cottam Parkway Railway Station will be located […]

2 years ago
Cottam author’s sold out book about Christmas vegetables raises funds for charity

Rachel at Cottam Primary School with pupils including her sons Fred and Ron on either side A Cottam author’s first book has sold out within weeks, with all proceeds going to charity. Rachel Walmsley’s book, Christmas Cabaret, is aimed at pre-school and KS1 children, and is […]

2 years ago
Cottam Primary School pupils help to launch new Co-op store

Children from Cottam Primary School helped to launch Cottam’s new Co-op. The youngsters helped to cut the ribbon and launch the new store on Friday, November 26. The shop, which […]

2 years ago
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