Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has awarded almost £90K to projects taking place over the summer holidays that deter young people from crime and anti-social behaviour. Grants of […]

A decision has been approved for 10,000 trees to be planted at Pope Lane nature reserve. The council agreed plans for the first phase of delivery of Preston City Council’s […]

Preston and South Ribble have launched bids for the Levelling Up Fund as part of a county council request seeking £50m for ‘exciting projects’. Preston City Council’s bid focuses on two […]

South Ribble Council has awarded £500,000 to 21 local groups and projects across the borough. The council allocated the cash from council underspend and cash reserves last month, and the […]

A breastfeeding app that will soon celebrate its first birthday has secured approval from local NHS services. Lancashire NHS and HCRG Care Group have approved the leading breastfeeding and parenting app […]

Over £6 million of National Lottery funding went to projects in Preston in 2020/21 according to new figures that mark the launch of this year’s National Lottery Awards. A total […]

The Harris has landed £803,249 from a government fund that aims to safeguard the nation’s cultural heritage and stimulate economic growth. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports, delivered […]

A Kirkham restaurant boss has invested in the town’s future by opening a new local eatery. Restaurateur Andrew Booker and his son, James, have opened the fine dining establishment The […]