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Preston Bus set to increase fares from end of April

A Preston Bus service in Tithebarne Street Pic: Ian Simpson Preston bus is set to increase fares from Sunday April 28, 2024. A statement issued on the Preston Bus website says they are “sorry to have to increase [their] fares” […]

6 days ago
Not being able to afford food main reason people receive help from Household Support Fund

A selection of food Being unable to afford food is the main reason Lancashire residents have received help from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) since it was introduced more than two years ago. […]

6 days ago
Illegal vapes seized as three Preston and South Ribble stores fail under-age purchases

Some of the illegal vapes seized by trading standards Pic: Lancashire County Council Teenagers were able to buy alcohol, vapes and cigarettes across Preston and South Ribble despite being under the legal age. Lancashire Police and Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards team joined […]

1 week ago
Preston Bus plan major evening cutbacks to four services

Number 23 services are one of the four bus routes to see a reduction in evening services Pic: Blog Preston A raft of evening bus services are due to be withdrawn by Preston Bus. Four routes in the city are to see their last bus become much earlier as the […]

1 week ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battle

Preston Labour leader Matthew Brown opens their campaign video speaking from Winckley Square All the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]

1 week ago
Carrwood Road won’t see new safety measures despite campaign

Lancashire County Council has said it is going to ‘prioritise’ road safety issues but has confirmed Carrwood Road will not see any extra measures. This comes as three local residents […]

1 week ago
Harris Park orphanage homes plan in Fulwood to see work begin

The Harris Park site off Garstang Road in Fulwood A former children’s orphanage is to see new flats and houses built on part of its site in Fulwood. Harris Park Orphanage, which was opened in 1888, was given planning […]

2 weeks ago
Preston City Council local elections 2024 candidates list set out

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston The candidates have been set out for this year’s Preston City Council local elections. Sixteen of the authority’s 48 seats are up grabs at the poll on 2 May – […]

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