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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.

Man charged after Cottam burglary

Police were called to Cottam during Thursday morning Pic: Google A Preston man has been charged following a burglary in Cottam. Luke Jenkinson, 28, of Birkdale Drive, Lea, was arrested yesterday (Thursday 21 September) and questioned on suspicion of a […]

7 months ago
Arrest made in connection with Cottam burglaries

Police were called to Cottam during Thursday morning Pic: Google Police have made an arrest following a burglary in Cottam. Power tools and frozen meats were taken from a property around 5am on Thursday (21 September). Two men were seen […]

7 months ago
Cottam affordable housing estate plan lodged

The patch of land identified at Sidgreaves Lane in Cottam Pic: Google An estate made up entirely of homes classed as affordable could be on its way to a Preston suburb. Plans have been lodged for the proposed development – to the […]

7 months ago
Cottam care home approved and will create around 70 jobs

Sandy Lane artist impression showing the proposed care home site Pic: Liberty Care Developments A new care home in Cottam has been approved with developers saying it’s worth £14m to the local economy. The site in Sandy Lane, Cottam, will see Liberty Care Developments […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cottam Parkway railway station is approved

Cottam Parkway Railway Station proposed CGI image Pic: Lancashire County Council A brand new railway station for suburban Preston is finally visible on the horizon after long-mooted plans were given the green light. Lancashire County Council’s development control committee approved the […]

7 months ago
Preston motorway junction reopens as loose horse caught

Edith Rigby Way was closed earlier due to a loose horse. The closure was put in place today (Friday 25 August) at the M55 junction. The horse has since been […]

8 months ago
Cottam Post Office to permanently stay in community centre

David and Emma Brown are also stepping down as postmasters ahead of the refurbishment of Cottam Post Office Pic: Post Office The Post Office in Cottam is to permanently move into the community centre. The duo currently running the temporary Post Office are also due to step down after 22 years […]

8 months ago
Cottam flats and shops plan decision delayed

An aerial view of the Cottam site Pic: RPS Design Group Residents have reacted angrily to plans for a retail and residential development in suburban Preston which they say would overlook a children’s play area – and cause parking chaos. A […]

8 months ago
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