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Capitol Centre park and ride is given more time to prove its worth

A number of bus services will charge passengers more Pic: Mike McNiven Preston Bus continue to operate the park and ride scheme Pic: Mike McNiven A park and ride scheme on the edge of Preston is to continue to be subsidised until […]

6 years ago
Update on multi-storey car park for Royal Preston Hospital

An aerial view of the proposed car park at Royal Preston Hospital An aerial view of the proposed car park at Royal Preston Hospital The next step in a long-awaited new car park for Royal Preston Hospital looks set to happen. Approved […]

6 years ago
South Ribble roads which are due to see potholes mended

Pothole reported in Cop Lane, Penwortham, in late February Pic: FixMyStreet Pothole reported in Cop Lane, Penwortham, in late February Pic: FixMyStreet A major spending spree has been announced on repairing roads across Lancashire, including Preston and South Ribble. Expect plenty […]

6 years ago
Here’s all the Preston roads and pavements due for major repairs

A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood Pic: FixMyStreet A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood, which was reported on Saturday (27 January) Pic: FixMyStreet Some pothole-ridden roads in Preston and South Ribble are to be resurfaced. Lancashire County Council […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Preston Model to be in the spotlight once again

How Preston operates economically has been widely praised by senior Labour figures Pic: Tony Worrall How Preston operates economically has been widely praised by senior Labour figures Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s economic model is set to receive further attention during a debate organised by The […]

6 years ago
Grave memorialisation rule looks set to be enforced for Preston Cemetery

Preston Cemetery is to see fees rise across the board by an inflation-busting 11% Pic: Stephen Geraghty Preston Cemetery Pic: Stephen Geraghty Those with relatives and friends buried in Preston Cemetery look set to see their wishes to decorate graves ignored. A consultation was run throughout the […]

6 years ago
Ingol and Ribbleton libraries may see new opening hours

Ingol Library sign Two Preston libraries could see their opening hours changed. It follows a consultation from Lancashire County Council about introducing a tier banding of opening hours for its libraries. Ingol library […]

6 years ago
Preston joins the world in taking a stand against racism

Salsa dancing on the Flag Market Salsa dancing on the Flag Market for previous STAR day Preston will join together in a show of defiance against racism throughout March. The Standing Together AGainst Racism Choir perform […]

6 years ago
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