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News and information about the area of Woodplumpton near Preston, Lancashire

Four-year battle for 195 new homes near Woodplumpton looks set for conclusion

Lower Bartle homes A long-running planning application for 195 homes at Lower Bartle have moved a step closer to approval. The application by Hollins Homes has been rumbling on for four years and […]

1 month ago
Preston Christmas tree collection with hundreds sent off to help stop coastal erosion

A previous Rotary club Christmas tree collection Pic: Longridge and North Preston Rotary club Christmas trees can be collected and raise funds for charity at the same time. If you’re already plotting the downfall of your pine-based friend from the living room then the […]

2 months ago
Dismay as Lancaster Canal at Woodplumpton closed until spring 2025

A section of the canal closed near the Moons Bridge Marina swing bridge Pic: Dan Hulme Users of Lancaster Canal have been delivered a hammer blow after it was revealed the waterway at Woodplumpton will not reopen until the end of March next year. Part of […]

2 months ago
How it’s going so far after Theatre Street Bar and Grill relocated to The Plough at Eaves

Theatre Street Grill is now serving at The Plough at Eaves Pic: Theatre Street Bar & Grill / Facebook It’s a few weeks since Theatre Street Bar and Grill relocated from Preston city centre to The Plough at Eaves in Woodplumpton – and the owners say the move is […]

2 months ago
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Group of five arrested after thefts of Land Rovers and Range Rovers in Preston

Police on the M6 A group of five people have been arrested after organised car thefts in the Preston area. On Saturday (28th September) Preston Police uncovered two sites containing stolen cars which were […]

4 months ago
Peter Marquis and his firm caught breaching environmental rules over waste

Pete Marquis and PDM Industries were found to be disposing of waste illegally Pic: Environment Agency A prominent Preston businessman and his firm have been fined for unlawful disposal of waste. Peter Marquis and PDM Industries Ltd pleaded guilty to environmental offences. The Environment Agency investigated […]

5 months ago
More funding needed to keep Preston canal network fit for the future

Rubbish collecting on the ground by the bin near the Rainbow Bridge Pic: Blog Preston More funding is needed to keep our canals and other waterways in use, campaigners have claimed. Blog Preston has covered the ongoing saga of the embankment breach on the Lancaster […]

5 months ago
Wharles steam and vintage festival promises to return next year after success of first event

Daredevils on wheels, Stannage Stunt Team perform A steam and vintage festival has raised over ÂŁ1,000 for Rosemere Cancer Charity, promising to return next year. Wharles’ Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival took place from 31 August to […]

5 months ago
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