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New traffic rules planned for two Preston city centre junctions

The Initiative is New plans which aim to improve road safety and keep traffic moving at key locations across the county were approved at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday 1 December. The initiative […]

2 years ago
New cycle link between Avenham Park and Preston railway station edges closer

Another view of the bridge, showing where the cycle path will join Lancashire County Council are bringing forward plans for a new cycle link between Avenham Park and Preston railway station. A public consultation is open till Friday 2 December, to get […]

2 years ago
Two Preston city centre roads could see new traffic rules tested

The Initiative is Lancashire County Council is encouraging people to share their views on new plans which aim to improve road safety and keep traffic moving at key locations across the county. The […]

2 years ago
Cottam Parkway railway station plans lodged

Cottam Parkway Railway Station proposed CGI image Pic: Lancashire County Council A planning application has been submitted to Lancashire County Council for a new railway station in Preston, proposed to improve access to travel, work and leisure opportunities in the region. […]

2 years ago
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Two-year Bartle Lane closure causing frustration in Cottam

Bartle Lane in Lower Bartle was closed to all traffic in the early summer of 2020 Bartle Lane, at its junction with Lea Lane, has been closed off by Lancashire County Council since 2020, to create the new Bartle Lane Bridge that will go over the […]

2 years ago
Guild Wheel returns to original route as temporary diversion is removed

The temporary diversion to the Guild Wheel has been removed Pic: Lancashire County Council A temporary diversion to the Guild Wheel on the west side of Preston has been removed, allowing it to return to its original route.  The diversion was put in place […]

2 years ago
Update given on Preston Western Distributor works

The Preston Western Distributor road. Pic: Costain Work on a major new road linking Preston and Fylde to the M55 motorway has moved to its ‘busiest’ period. Lancashire County Council has today posted an update on the […]

2 years ago
Update given on new Cottam railway station

Cottam Parkway Railway Station proposed CGI image Pic: Lancashire County Council Plans for a new railway station on the north west side of Preston will take a step forward with the search for a construction contractor. Lancashire County Council who are […]

2 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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