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Controversial Ashton Park plans approved again amid tense public meetingControversial plans for new sports facilities on Preston’s Ashton Park have been approved for a second time, amid acrimonious scenes at the council meeting where the decision was made. Members […]
2 months ago Plans for new takeaway on Friargate lead to concerns over odoursA new takeaway could be coming to a busy Preston street which connects the city centre with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Plans for the hot food outlet – […]
2 months ago Japan Day celebrated at Preston’s university for 10th yearThe University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) hosted its annual Japan Day celebration on the weekend. Marking the event’s 10th anniversary, the celebration was fully booked, with over 700 people in […]
2 months ago Preston City Council taking step towards new council homes for first time in nearly 20 yearsA 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 Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s new Old Tram Bridge will sit at a higher levelPreston’s ‘new’ Old Tram Bridge will sit at a higher level than the crumbling one it is set to replace, it has emerged. The design detail was revealed at a […]
2 months ago Preston’s Sahara Centre given funding boost to help women into workA new programme of support and skills training for women from Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) communities across Preston has been commissioned. The Sahara Centre, based in Fishwick, has been […]
2 months ago Preston College to deliver employability skills programme as part of £1m projectPreston College has secured a partnership with Preston City Council to deliver skills development as part of a £1m government-funded project. The programme is part of the UK Shared Prosperity […]
2 months ago Friargate pedestrianisation works in ‘final stages’ say Lancashire County CouncilThe Friargate North transformation is in it’s “final stages” according to Lancashire County Council. Changes include new paving, trees, cycle racks and benches. An exact finish date has not yet […]
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