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New homes plan for field off A6 at Barton due for approval

The field off the A6 at Barton due for development Pic: Google Proposals for a new housing development off the A6 at Barton are set for approval. Wainhomes and The Sovini Group have applied to build on land just before the Station […]

4 years ago
Lancashire Encounter Festival in Preston delayed for a year

The Red Canopies were the main attraction of last year's Lancashire Encounter Pic: Tony Worrall A major arts festival for the city has been put back to 2021. Lancashire Encounter festival takes place every other year throughout Preston city centre. Preston City Council say they […]

4 years ago
Harris and Preston Market Hall to be lit purple in solidarity with George Floyd

Preston Market and its canopy will turn purple in a 'stand against racism' Pic: 70023venus2009 Preston’s Market and Harris Museum are to light up purple as an act of solidarity over the death of George Floyd. Both buildings are being lit from tonight (Monday June […]

4 years ago
Small firms in Preston could receive urgent funding to survive the coronavirus pandemic

Lockdown restrictions have left many small firms unable to trade or facing very low footfall due to lockdown Pic: Tony Worrall Small businesses in Preston may be able to claim additional government support. A new scheme from the government has seen Preston City Council given the ability to pay out up […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Campaign launches to block Harris Park homes development in Fulwood

The former Harris Orphanage on the Harris Knowledge Park Campaigners are gearing up for a fight to stop a proposed housing development in the grounds of a former orphanage. As reported on Blog Preston, Yousuf Bhailok has tabled plans […]

4 years ago
Preston artists urged to submit their work for sale in Harris Museum shop

The Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall A chance for up and coming artists to be featured in the Harris Museum and Art Gallery shop has been unveiled. The Harris is looking for budding artists, designers and […]

4 years ago
Investigation after spate of racist graffiti in Plungington

A city council worker removes graffiti from one of the sites in the city targeted Pic: Preston City Council Police are investigating after a spate of racist graffiti appeared in Plungington over the bank holiday weekend. Nazi symbols were sprayed around the Eldon Street bridge area in gold paint. […]

4 years ago
Preston firms warned against ‘back door trading’ during lockdown

Many businesses across the city were forced to close during lockdown Pic: jojomelons Businesses in Preston are being warned about ‘back door trading’ as complaints surge. It comes as Preston City Council has urged firms in the city to seek out advice ahead […]

4 years ago
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