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Councillor Rankin to leave politics in May as cancer battle continues

Councillor Peter Rankin Councillor Peter Rankin The leader of Preston City Council has announced he will be leaving politics in the Spring. Councillor Peter Rankin has undergone surgery for a brain tumour and […]

6 years ago
Preston hospitality staff firm launches new training company

Tom Havlin, director of the Get Group of companies, and operations director Tom Craig Tom Havlin, director of the Get Group of companies, and operations director Tom Craig A number of new jobs have been created as a Preston-based recruitment company expands. Get Staffed […]

6 years ago
Flats plan for Winckley Square branded as ‘alien’

The Garden Street scheme has been mothballed since 2010 The Garden Street scheme has been mothballed since 2010 A proposal for new flats just off Winckley Square has been dismissed as ‘strident’ by planning officers. Preston City Council looks […]

6 years ago
End date given for Brockholes Brow temporary lights

The work has been ongoing in New Hall Lane/Brockholes Brow Pic: Google The work has been ongoing in New Hall Lane/Brockholes Brow Pic: Google Repairs to a crossing on one of Preston’s busiest roads have been causing delays. Lancashire County Council said […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Winckley Square history tours confirmed for February

A chance to explore Winckley Square - pictured in the winter sunshine Pic: Tony Worrall A chance to explore Winckley Square – pictured in the winter sunshine Pic: Tony Worrall A chance to explore the history of Winckley Square has been announced. The Friends of […]

6 years ago
Ashton woman opens up about cancer battle after being diagnosed while pregnant

A Preston mum is to walk a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall after finding out she’s battling cancer for the second time in four years. Roisin Pelan, of Ashton-on-Ribble, has spent […]

6 years ago
Manchester ADP’s first full-length production is coming to Preston

Manchester ADP to perform Finding Alice Manchester’s team of Actors, Directors and Producers (ADP) are bringing their first full-length production to Preston. With over 1000 local creatives, the group formed […]

6 years ago
Preston potholes and how they are fixed is changing

A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood, which was reported on Saturday (27 January) Pic: FixMyStreet A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood, which was reported on Saturday (27 January) Pic: FixMyStreet How potholes are dealt with in Preston looks set to change. Lancashire County Council is […]

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