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Preston Bus Station information centre may not close after all

The Bus Station's revamped information centre Pic: Paul Melling The Bus Station’s revamped information centre Pic: Paul Melling Preston Bus Station’s information centre see a reprieve. Lancashire County Council is looking at whether to allow more time to explore […]

6 years ago
Preston Youth Zone looks dead in the water

A new view of the Youth Zone standing to one side of the Bus Station The Preston Youth Zone standing to one side of the Bus Station Preston’s proposed Youth Zone looks set to be scrapped. Left with spiralling costs and no one wanting to […]

6 years ago
Tory councillor resigns in Preston and becomes an Independent Conservative

Councillor Lona Smith Councillor Lona Smith A Conservative councillor in Preston has resigned from her party. Councillor Lona Smith, who represents the Preston Rural North ward, has given notice to the city’s Tory […]

6 years ago
Questions asked of Preston and Lancashire pothole repairs

A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood, which was reported on Saturday (27 January) Pic: FixMyStreet A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood Pic: FixMyStreet A ‘collapse’ in repairs to potholes across Preston and Lancashire has been highlighted by Labour councillors across the county. Figures released by […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Many Northern train services to run again from end of July

A Northern service A Northern service Rail passengers from Preston should find more services back on the boards from the end of July. Northern has issued an update to its temporary timetable. Brought […]

6 years ago
Ham and Jam cafe goes into liquidation

Ham and Jam coffee shop closed in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston-based coffee shop and arts venue has officially gone into liquidation. Launched in 2015 the Lancaster Road based Ham and Jam built a cult following. Begbies Traynor in Preston […]

6 years ago
Better flood defences planned for Preston and South Ribble

View of the River Ribble. Pic: @rijayparmar A bid is being made for funding to help improve flood defences along the River Ribble. Lancashire County Council (LCC) is bidding for […]

6 years ago
Here’s how soon to begin Broughton village roadworks will look

Broughton crossroads junction may look after the work Pic: LancsCityDeal Broughton crossroads junction may look after the work Pic: LancsCityDeal Roadworks throughout the centre of Broughton are expected to take around a year to complete. An overhaul of the Broughton […]

6 years ago
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