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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
Advertisement Advertisement Lancastria House will no longer be demolished in Preston Markets cinema scheme

Lancastria House is earmarked for demolition as part of the Markets plan The art deco Lancastria House is to remain standing despite the city’s new cinema being built. Preston City Council has confirmed the building, which currently stands empty, is now no […]

5 years ago
Student nurse starts petition over parking “nightmare” at Preston hospital

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston A fed up student nurse has started a petition to demand more parking for staff at Royal Preston Hospital. The petition on change.org comes after reports of vandalism to Preston […]

5 years ago
Preston pupils join worldwide climate change protest

Banner unfurled on the Flag Market by school strike action group in Preston Pic: Jim Beattie Pupils from across schools in Preston have skipped class to protest about inaction on climate change. Dozens of pupils staged a sit-down protest on the Flag Market by Preston Cenotaph. […]

5 years ago
Preston local elections 2019 survey shows ‘everything to play for’

Inside the Guild Hall for the 2018 local elections count Figures show there’s everything to play for in Preston City Council’s local elections. A poll of more than 600 Blog Preston readers in our Big Preston Survey showed the largest […]

5 years ago
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