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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.

General election 2019 results for Fylde

Ballot Box Fylde has elected its new MP and it is Mark Menzies. Conservatives hold the seat and have a majority of 16,661 votes compared to 11,805 at the 2017 general election. Menzies has been […]

4 years ago
Cottam’s most Christmassy house is all lit up again

The Tipping family's festive display 2019 Pic: Crispin Robinson You know it’s Christmas when the Tippings turn on their Christmas lights. Around 2,000 people filled Valentine’s Meadow in Cottam to see the annual charity display lit up for another […]

4 years ago
Cycling charity set up to honour tragic young cyclist rides on

Lewis Balyckyi A cycling charity set up to honour the life of a promising young cyclist is riding from strength to strength. The Lewis Balyckyi Trust Fund was set up in memory […]

4 years ago
The Christmas countdown is on as the Tippings prepare their annual festive display

The countdown is on as the Tipping family make a start on their annual Christmas lights display. The spectacular extravaganza has become a festive must-see with the family decking the […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston City Council’s Deputy Mayor is standing down

Pauline Brown is stepping down as Deputy Mayor Councillor Mrs Pauline Brown will step down as Deputy Mayor of Preston at Council on 19th December. The councillor is standing down in order to focus on her recovery and […]

4 years ago
Arson investigation launched after huge fire in Cottam

Police have launched an investigation after a huge fire destroyed a house in cottam. Fire crews and police officers were called at around 6.05pm to reports a house was on […]

4 years ago
Help is at hand for Preston hoarders who want to cut the clutter

A cluttered room A Bamber Bridge woman is on a mission to help Prestonians cut the clutter. Marie Bateson has been a professional organiser for three years. Marie said: “I started thinking about […]

5 years ago
Refugee children take part in Preston soccer schools

Some of the children taking part in the soccer schools Young refugees from Afghanistan, Sudan and Syria have joined a soccer school in Preston. Sir Tom Finney Soccer School has been running sessions for the children aged five to 12. […]

5 years ago
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