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Preston’s latest blue plaque honours wall that formed part of Old Tram Road

Representatives from the organisations involved in the blue plaque on the last abutment of the Old Tram Road, L-R Nigel Hardacre, Steve Harrison, The Mayor Councillor Phil Crowe with wife Maggie, Glenn Cookson Pic: Blog Preston The latest blue plaque to mark an important point in Preston’s history has been unveiled. The blue plaque – located in Garden Street near Fishergate car park – commemorates the […]

7 months ago
Teenage boy arrested as youths seen on roof of abandoned Lanson House

A youth seen on top of one of the abandoned buildings close to Winckley Square Pic: Blog Preston A teenage boy has been arrested as police continue to try to tackle numerous problems with anti-social behaviour in and around Winckley Square. Youths had been spotted on the roof […]

8 months ago
Preston city centre car parking shake up including free Sundays scrapped

Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall Lancashire County Council are seeking the public’s views on the Preston City Centre parking proposals to make the area a safe place to live, work and visit. The proposals aim […]

2 years ago
St Joseph’s demolition vehicle damages pavements by blocked Preston city centre road

The demolition vehicle on the pavement in Mount Street A vehicle used in the demolition of St Joseph’s Orphanage has mounted pavements and caused damage, according to nearby residents. The vehicle was transported through Avenham and then driven along […]

3 years ago
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Residents’ anger as ‘dangerous’ hoardings affect road and pavement near Winckley Square

The hoardings narrow the road to less than half its full width Residents near Winckley Square have expressed anger at ‘dangerous’ hoardings affecting the road and pavement in Mount Street and Garden Street. The hoardings were erected last year ahead of a […]

3 years ago
Preston council says new development ‘won’t overwhelm infrastructure’, despite residents’ concerns after homes flooded with sewage

Knee-high water in one cottage cellar Preston City Council says a new city centre development won’t “overwhelm local sewage infrastructure”, despite further recent flooding at nearby properties. The Council made the statement after residents in Garden […]

4 years ago
Tide turning on Garden Street development as water agencies raise flood concerns

How the proposed apartment block in Garden Street could look Controversial plans to build an apartment block off Winckley Square have been dealt a blow by the Local Lead Flood Authority (LLFA) and United Utilities. Both organisations have raised concerns […]

4 years ago
Residents’ flood risk concerns at site of planned Winckley Square flats

Floodwater on Mount Street, with the sports hall in the background Concerned residents say newly discovered information shines a light on the flood risk at the site of planned apartments near Winckley Square. Since Blog Preston told how a row had […]

4 years ago
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