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‘A proud champion of Preston’ – tributes as former MP Ron Atkins dies aged 104

Ron Atkins speaking in summer 2015 at a rally for Jeremy Corbyn at the Continental pub in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Former Preston MP Ron Atkins has died aged 104. Mr Atkins passed away peacefully at home on Thursday (30 December). The Labour politician served the city as MP for Preston […]

3 years ago
South Ribble Borough Council leader reacts to tier-4 restrictions decision

Leader of South Ribble Borough Council Paul Foster South Ribble Borough Council has told residents that they are there to support anyone who needs help under new tier-4 restrctions. The announcement was made yesterday, seeing South Ribble and […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus rates continue to fall on eve of tier-4 restrictions as New Year’s Eve mixing warning given

A calming scene at the Bullnose in recent days Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and South Ribble’s latest coronavirus infection rates have been confirmed on the eve of the city, and county, going into tier-4 restrictions. New cases for Wednesday (30 December) showed […]

3 years ago
Majority of secondary school pupils in Preston and Lancashire to be kept off for additional fortnight

Sign on the gates of a school in Ashton-on-Ribble during lockdown Pic: Tony Worrall Secondary schools in Preston and Lancashire will stay shut for the majority of pupils for an additional fortnight after the Christmas holidays. The government has announced the staggered return to […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement These are the full tier-4 restrictions for Preston and Lancashire

Preston skyline Pic: Mick Gardner It has been announced today that Preston and Lancashire will be going into tier-4 tonight. The new restrictions will be in place from Thursday 31 December at one minute past […]

3 years ago
Preston City Council’s leader reacts to tier-4 restrictions decision

Councillor Matthew Brown The leader of Preston City Council has expressed his ‘disappointment’ at the city going into tier-4 restrictions. Councillor Matthew Brown has called on the city to ‘pull together’ to drive […]

3 years ago
Preston and Lancashire move into tier-4 coronavirus restrictions

Preston's Fishergate on Bank Holiday Monday Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and Lancashire will move into tier-4 coronavirus restrictions. Health secretary Matt Hancock announced the upgrading of the measures for the county during a statement to the House of Commons […]

3 years ago
Touch of Spice development is ‘out of keeping’ say Broughton Parish Council

Location of the redevelopment. Pic: Planning application Preston City Council The former Touch of Spice restaurant, Broughton has seen new plans submitted to be turned into residential flats. The application shows that the already demolished building would be made into […]

3 years ago
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