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Questions asked of Preston and Lancashire pothole repairs

A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood 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
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
Advertisement Advertisement 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
Tempest fighter to be a huge boost for Preston BAE workers

The Tempest combat air system Pic: BAE Systems The Tempest combat air system Pic: BAE Systems Thousands of jobs at BAE System’s plants at Samlesbury and Warton near Preston could be protected following the unveiling of a next-generation […]

6 years ago
Star Youth Centre in Ashton-on-Ribble due to close

The Star Youth Centre in Ashton Pic: Tony Worrall The Star Youth Centre in Ashton Pic: Tony Worrall A place for young people in Ashton-on-Ribble is under threat of closure due to fresh county council cutbacks. Ashton Young People’s […]

6 years ago
Six months of roadworks to begin for new Fulwood roundabout

The junction with Tom Benson Way will be blocked off as part of roundabout works Pic: Google The junction with Tom Benson Way will be blocked off as part of roundabout works Pic: Google A new roundabout to link up hundreds of homes to one of Preston’s […]

6 years ago
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