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Fight against rough sleeping in Preston receives huge cash boost

The former BHS store in Preston city centre regularly has people sleeping rough in the doorways Pic: Tony Worrall The former BHS store in Preston city centre regularly has people sleeping rough in the doorways Pic: Tony Worrall Vital funding in the run up to winter has been given […]

6 years ago
Albert Richardson a former Mayor of Preston has died

Former councillor Albert Richardson Former councillor Albert Richardson A twice former Mayor of Preston has died. Honorary Alderman Albert Richardson passed away on Monday (3 September) aged 82. He was first elected in 1978 […]

6 years ago
Talks to save full Number 14 Preston Bus route fail

The number 14 service is one that could disappear Pic: Ian Robinson The number 14 service Pic: Ian Robinson Attempts to keep a bus service running to the Longsands area of the city have failed. The Number 14 service is now terminating […]

6 years ago
Petition calls on Jeremy Corbyn to act on Preston grave decoration row

Preston Cemetery which borders Fishwick and Ribbleton Pic: spudfrawley Preston Cemetery which borders Fishwick and Ribbleton Pic: spudfrawley Campaigners have called for Jeremy Corbyn to intervene in rules around decorating graves in Preston and the rest of the UK. […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston city centre councillor to stand down – but will return to politics

Councillor Drew Gale speaking at Armed Forces Day on the Flag Marketa Councillor Drew Gale speaking at Armed Forces Day on the Flag Marketa After a decade of serving as a councillor in Preston city centre Drew Gale is preparing to stand […]

6 years ago
Former Preston MP Ron Atkins sets a new UK record

Ron Atkins out enjoying a coffee Ron Atkins out enjoying a coffee This week a former Preston MP became the longest living Parliamentarian. Ron Atkins served the city as MP for Preston North between 1966 to […]

6 years ago
Work on Gateway homes in Fulwood begins despite residents’ campaign

Chapman Road's green space was used by the community Chapman Road’s green space was used by the community Building work is underway on a plot of green land in Fulwood, despite local residents campaigning for its protection. The Community […]

6 years ago
Decision on halal meat in schools is delayed

Stunned or non-stunned? There's a question around what type of halal meat should be provided in schools Pic: crosathorian Stunned or non-stunned? The decision around what type of halal meat should be provided in schools has been delayed Pic: crosathorian A decision on whether to provide only stunned halal […]

6 years ago
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