Children from Cottam Primary School helped to launch Cottam’s new Co-op. The youngsters helped to cut the ribbon and launch the new store on Friday, November 26. The shop, which […]
2 years ago In pictures: The Tippings switch on their magical fundraising Christmas lights in CottamNot even Storm Arwen could deter hundreds of people from turning out to celebrate what has now become for many the official start of the festive season in Preston ā […]
2 years ago Cottam Post Office reopens in community centre following ‘devastating’ floodThe owners of Cottam Post Office have opened up about the difficulties their shop faced following a major flood. Reopening temporarily from today (Thursday 11 November), at Cottam Community Centre, […]
2 years ago New history documentaries highlight Cottam Hall and Lancashire’s Haydock familyA local history buff has covered Cottam Hall and the Haydock family in two new documentaries. Former Preston teacher Gary Cunliffe, who has produced history films on Courtauldās factory and Fulwood, recently discovered […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Cottam roadworks to continue as ‘traffic calming’ project pushes works past six-month markLancashire County Council has today confirmed that Cottam’s Hoyles Lane roadworks will continue. The project was scheduled for completion after eight weeks, but as of Tuesday 12 October, the works […]
2 years ago Cottam residents anger about over-running roadworksAn unimpressed Cottam resident contacted Blog Preston to voice his concerns about the roadworks in the area which have been taking longer than he anticipated. He said: “A small stretch […]
3 years ago Progress being made with plans for Cottam railway stationPlans for a new railway station at Cottam in Preston have taken a step forwards after county councillors approved the use of powers to acquire land and build an access […]
3 years ago Ingol councillor expresses concerns over COVID test and trace systemCouncillor Neil Darby, of Ingol and Cottam Ward, has called out ācontinued government blundersā for undermining the UKās test and trace system at a time when public trust is essential.Ā […]
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