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Number of Preston councillors likely to be slashed

The sun may set on how Preston's political boundaries currently look Pic: Sonia Bashir The sun may set on how Preston’s political boundaries currently look Pic: Sonia Bashir Preston’s political boundaries are set to be re-drawn on a very local level. With the city […]

7 years ago
Avenham car park now offers online payment for parking

Avenham car park Pic: Tony Worrall Avenham car park Pic: Tony Worrall You’ll be able to use a Preston multi-storey car park from Tuesday without needing to remember cash. Avenham car park is seeing the ability […]

7 years ago
Preston to hold peace vigil in response to London attack

The vigil takes place during Monday evening Pic: Preston Pals The vigil takes place during Monday evening Pic: Preston Pals A peace vigil is being held in Preston to show solidarity in response to the London terror attack. The Light […]

7 years ago
Fracking site near Preston has new speed limit introduced

Protesters line the road near the fracking site in Preston New Road Pic: Helen Rimmer Protesters line the road near the fracking site in Preston New Road Pic: Helen Rimmer A fracking site near Preston is to see a major road have its speed limit […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Decision day looms in battle to save Boars Head pub in Barton

Protest outside the Boars Head showing support for keeping the pub as a community asset Protest outside the Boars Head showing support for keeping the pub as a community asset Campaigners who want to stop a pub in a village on the outskirts of Preston […]

7 years ago
Preston makes its stand against racism

Pupils from Fulwood Academy and Ashton Community Science College made up the choir Pupils from Fulwood Academy and Ashton Community Science College made up the choir More than 100 schoolchildren from across Preston have taken a stand against racism. They performed at a […]

7 years ago
Lancashire’s police helicopter NPAS Warton makes final flight

NPAS Warton is being decommissioned NPAS Warton is being decommissioned The last flight is being made Lancashire’s police helicopter during Sunday. NPAS Warton is being stood down due to government cutbacks and Preston, and Lancashire, […]

7 years ago
Butler Street turn is still being enforced

One of the new signs about the change in layout at Fishergate as you leave the station Pic: Tony Worrall One of the new signs about the change in layout at Fishergate as you leave the station Pic: Tony Worrall While Fishergate bus lane fines might be being reviewed by […]

7 years ago
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