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Preston councillor tells of heartbreak as son dies from brain cancerA 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 stabbedA 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 onMilitary 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 commentsA 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 criticismA 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-termHoliday 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 bankWith 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 videoA 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 […]
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