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Extra level added to plans for long-mooted Preston skyscraper

The proposed Lofthaus development A long-planned skyscraper in Preston could finally be about to get off the ground – seven years after it was first conceived. The Lofthaus development will see a 70-metre tall […]

1 month ago
Preston City Council savings depend on how interest rates affect Animate borrowing plans

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston The cost of borrowing to help fund Preston’s new cinema and leisure development could dictate whether the city council has to make more than a million pounds of savings next […]

1 month ago
Black Bull Lane in Fulwood to see new speed humps, cycle lane and crossing

The scene of a crash in Black Bull Lane in March 2021 Pic: Blog Preston New speed humps, pedestrian crossings and a cycle lane are planned for a busy road in Fulwood. Black Bull Lane between Conway Drive and Queens Drive Primary School is set […]

2 months ago
In pictures: Preston hosts Lancashire’s biggest Palestine demo as 8,000 call for ceasefire

Lancashire Marches For Palestine rally at the Flag Market Pic: Blog Preston Preston has hosted Lancashire’s biggest Palestine demonstration. 8,000 protestors from across the county took to the city’s streets on Sunday (3 March) to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police investigating after member of public claims assault at Chorley Council meeting

A still from the video of the incident at Chorley Council Police are investigating after a member of the public claimed she was assaulted during a Chorley Council meeting – by an elected councillor. The authority’s annual budget debate had already […]

2 months ago
Leyland Trucks’ apprentices visit Westminster

MP for South Ribble, Katherine Fletcher talking to the apprentices. Pic: Leyland Trucks Apprentices from Leyland Trucks showcased their skills to Members of Parliament this month in London. Jasmine Sandwell, a first-year supply chain apprentice, Ethan Sauce, a second-year maintenance apprentice, and Alfie […]

2 months ago
Lancashire County Council answer queries about side streets off Corporation Street and Friargate

Number 23 services are one of the four bus routes to see a reduction in evening services Pic: Blog Preston Questions about the side streets off of Corporation Street and Friargate ahead of the new changes have been answered by Lancashire County Council. The map for the new Preston road […]

2 months ago
Preston City Council taking step towards new council homes for first time in nearly 20 years

Horrocks Mill From the air - after development A first step on the road to Preston City Council delivering council-owned housing for the first time in nearly two decades is being taken this week. Councillors are due to […]

2 months ago
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