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Ashton Park sees dozens of caravans arrive as council begins eviction proceedings

The traveller group's caravans in Ashton Park Preston City Council has confirmed eviction proceedings are in motion against a group of travellers on Ashton Park. One of the city’s parks has seen caravans park up on the […]

15 hours ago
Stereos and loudspeakers seized in Avenham noise crackdown

Avenham Lane Pic: Google Residents in Avenham have seen Preston City Council take action against persisted noise nuisance, with seizure of noise-making equipment from a property in Avenham Lane. This follows numerous complaints from […]

16 hours ago
Former Preston City Council leader Ian Hall has died

Ian Hall Pic: Preston City Council A three-time former Preston council leader, Honorary Freeman and Alderman of the City Ian Hall has died at the age of 98. Ian was first elected as a Preston councillor […]

2 days ago
Reform UK candidate and Preston City Council in row over egg rolling attendance

Luke Parker and a Preston City Council worker exchange words at the egg rolling event Preston City Council has become embroiled in a row with a Reform candidate after he set up a pop-up banner at the city’s egg rolling event. Luke Parker, who is […]

3 days ago
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Second Goosnargh farm housing plan set for approval at developer’s third attempt

Swainson Farm Councillors have been recommended to approve twice-rejected plans to build dozens of homes on Goosnargh farmland. A proposed development of 87 homes on part of Swainson Farm – once home […]

3 days ago
New Shawn Sharpe mural painted onto 700 recycled cans during Egg Rolling

Shawn Sharpe making his can-based mural at egg rolling Pic: Michael Porter Tucked away under the bridge arch between Avenham and Miller Park one of the city’s creative talents was creating a new mural. Shawn Sharpe has an ever-growing reputation with his […]

4 days ago
In pictures: Preston Egg Rolling 2025 as persistent rain fails to dampen spirits

Egg Rolling 2025 in Avenham Park Pic: Michael Porter The sun decided to make an appearance towards the end of Preston’s annual Egg Rolling. Despite the damp conditions the free event – which attracts more than 20,000 visitors each […]

4 days ago
What it was like inside the Lancashire election hustings – my first ever taste of a local elections debate

My view from the front row of the Lancashire election hustings Pic: Blog Preston Heated debates, splits of opinion and attempts to introduce mis-truths were all part of my Wednesday evening this week. Organised by Blog Preston, alongside the Lancashire Post and Lancashire Lead, […]

5 days ago
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