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Shadow chancellor to visit Preston on Thursday

John McDonnell speaking at UCLan The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell MP will visit Preston on Thursday to launch Labour’s local election campaign. Mr McDonnell will be the guest speaker at the launch […]

5 years ago
One person to be interviewed for top Preston City Council job

A sunlit Preston Town Hall Pic: Tony Worrall Only one person is to be interviewed to become the new chief executive of Preston City Council. An internal-only process has put forward one candidate for the job. Councillors from […]

5 years ago
Preston youngsters march through the city in climate change protest

The climate change march in Fishergate during Friday Pic: Jack Dinsley Climate change campaigners skipped school during Friday to make their voices heard on the issue. Around 50 young people and an additional other 50 adults were in attendance in Preston […]

5 years ago
What next for the Preston Model? Investing in worker owned co-operatives in the city

The new Preston Market Hall with the bric-a-brac market out front Pic: Tony Worrall More than three-quarters-of-a-million pounds is to be spent in exploring setting up a number of co-operatives in Preston. Badged as the next phase for The Preston Model, which is attracting […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Pressure growing for Old Tram Bridge to be repaired and reopened

The Old Tram Bridge in the foreground Pic: Stephen Melling Pressure is growing on Lancashire County Council to repair and reopen a key bridge across the Ribble. The Old Tram Bridge crosses the boundary from Preston City Council to South […]

5 years ago
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
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