News and information about the area of Woodplumpton near Preston, Lancashire
Preston’s ‘garden city’ proposal under-fire for changesSome scenes in the masterplan of what green spaces would be provided alongside the homes A major strategy for how Preston builds thousands of new homes is facing criticism from […]
7 years ago Major new Preston roads take next step on road to approvalAn overhead view of where the Western Distributor is to go The next step in two major new roads for Preston looks set to be taken. Preston’s Western Distributor and […]
7 years ago M55 closed near Preston as two lorries involved in crashHeading towards Junction 3 on the M55 where the crash took place Pic: Google A crash has closed the M55 near Preston with five vehicles involved. Two lorries are thought […]
7 years ago Don’t leave keys near letterbox warning after Preston burglaryThe Orchard in Woodplumpton Pic: Google Homeowners are being warned not to leave their keys near the door after a ‘hook and cane’ burglary near Preston. A car has been […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Viewing area added to Preston New Road fracking siteA fenced off area has been set up by Cuadrilla A viewing area has been set up as preparation work begins for fracking to resume near Preston. Cuadrilla has set […]
7 years ago Woodplumpton homes plan looks set to be thrown outPlans for 58 new homes on the edge of the M55 in the North West of Preston look set to be thrown out. What is described as ‘piecemeal’ development has […]
7 years ago A final scoop as Bonds of Elswick closesPrestonians have been heading to a much-loved ice cream parlour for a final scoop. Bonds of Elswick is closing down after seven decades. Packing the family in the car on […]
7 years ago Preston village pub The Wheatsheaf is top ‘community pub’A village pub on the edge of Preston has been honoured as the best community pub for the second year in a row. The Wheatsheaf in Woodplumpton won the Heart […]
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