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Ashton Park legal challenge expected over surveys and decision secrecy in controversial plans

The plans for the Ashton Park sports hub Preston City Council could face a legal challenge from locals if it presses ahead with controversial plans to build sports facilities on a suburban park, the Local Democracy Reporting Service […]

1 month ago
Preston Docks Aldi gets opening date with staff to transfer from city centre store

The new Aldi store at the Preston Docks is set to open by the end of spring, it has been revealed. It has been confirmed that the new store will […]

1 month ago
Man taken to hospital after incident on Avenham Park

Avenham Park A man was taken to hospital after an incident on Avenham Park, police have confirmed. Police were called to a concern for welfare incident on the park at around 2.50pm […]

1 month ago
Crews rush to Preston Railway Station to rescue person from lift

Crews at Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston Fire crews attended Preston Railway Station at the weekend to rescue a person from a lift. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service were called to Preston Railway Station at around 4pm […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement What an eyesore: Campaign against phone mast at heart of Beacon Fell

Proposed phone mast site on Beacon Fell A campaign is gathering momentum to prevent a phone mast springing up close to the top of one of Lancashire’s best-loved beauty spots. More than 1,500 people have so far […]

2 months ago
How you can celebrate Chinese New Year in Preston

Dragon dance at the Flag Market for Chinese New Year celebrations in 2018 Pic: Blog Preston Chinese New Year will be celebrated in Preston with a number of events taking place across the city. Marking the transition between zodiac signs, in 2024 Chinese New Year begins on […]

2 months ago
Preston’s football fanzone to return for Euro 2024 this summer

The fan zone in 2021 Preston’s fanzone will return this summer with all of the England Euro 2024 group games shown on the big screen at the Flag Market. Preston BID, in partnership with leading […]

2 months ago
Bus journeys between Preston to Ormskirk and Blackpool get extra services

Bus passengers on two Preston services will now have shorter waiting times due to new services being introduced. They will also be able to travel later into the evening as […]

2 months ago
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