Nearly 34,000 residents eligible for means-tested benefits across Preston, Wyre and South Ribble will receive a £324 cost of living payment from today. From 8 November, the payments will start […]

A new council hub will offer residents financial, benefits and energy support as part of an ongoing initiative that targets the cost of living crisis. Lancashire County Council’s information hub […]

Leyland town centre is to see ‘radical’ changes, thanks to a successful Town Deal bid to Central Government, with the board securing the full £25 million available. The project has […]

Lancashire County Council this month has urged the government to clarify how residents will give consent for local fracking sites. The council has asked the government to ensure that local […]

Two Preston council buildings have today flown Ukrainian flags in a show of solidarity with the war-torn nation on its Independence Day. Today (Wednesday, 24 August), Ukraine celebrates its 30th […]

Old Tram Bridge has secured a spot in Preston and South Ribble’s £50m ‘Levelling Up’ bid that may see the building of a replacement foot and cycle bridge if successful. […]

Greenpeace volunteers have spoken with residents to understand opinions on rising energy bills, Putin’s war, and the climate crisis. Last weekend, Greenpeace Preston volunteers spoke to people in Preston Flag Market, […]

Preston will not progress in a competition to determine the home of the Great British Railway Headquarters after losing its bid before the shortlist stage. The national contest saw over […]