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Preston councillor tells of heartbreak as son dies from brain cancer

A councillor for a Fulwood ward is stepping down less than a year after being elected, in tragic circumstances. Councillor Anna Hindle, Labour, was elected in May last year winning […]

5 years ago
Fulwood resident says he warned about ‘dark path’ where teenage girl was stabbed

The police cordon as seen from Southey Close footpath Pic: Blog Preston A homeowner who lives near to where a 17-year-old girl was stabbed has spoken out about poor street lighting in the area. Local resident Lee says he and other Fulwood […]

5 years ago
Fulwood Barracks closure is put back by MOD – as campaigners vow to fight on

The original barracks building is due for refurbishment as part of the plans Military historians within Fulwood Barracks have been reacting to the decision to keep the site operating for longer than planned. The Ministry of Defence confirmed during Thursday (28 February) that […]

5 years ago
Suspended UCLan student told to attend ‘diversity course’ after halal meat comments

Sebastian Walsh is a member of UKIP A student suspended from Preston’s university for comments made about halal meat has been ordered to undertake a ‘diversity training course’. 19-year-old Sebastian Walsh was told he could not return […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston city council interim boss hits back against rural criticism

Preston's Town Hall - could it govern its own independent state? Pic: Tony Worrall A Parish Council says it is ‘taking stock’ after a furious riposte from the interim chief executive of Preston City Council. Broughton Parish Council declared ‘no confidence’ in the city […]

5 years ago
How unwanted supermarket food has been helping Preston families in half-term

Redistributed food at the Holiday Hunger markets Holiday Hunger markets have taken place across the city to help struggling families. Recycling Lives has donated thousands of meals to help parents who are tackling the half-term holiday feed. […]

5 years ago
How Preston wants to be the centre of a new North West-based community bank

The former RBS bank in Fulwood stands empty Pic: Blog Preston With the continued spotlight on The Preston Model, the city council is preparing to invest £1million – in setting up a bank. Council leader councillor Matthew Brown says the city […]

5 years ago
Rural Preston pub defends hunting video

A rider is seen with a pack of dogs in the video A Preston pub has defended holding a hunting event. The Hand and Dagger posted a video during Saturday (23 February) of horses, riders and dogs leaving its car park. The […]

5 years ago
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