Preston residents urged to access Cost of Living information hub

Preston City Council leader Matthew Brown on sepsis, two week hospital stay and paramedics breaking down the door
Preston’s Docks, red buses and old pubs in latest 1980s memories
Review: A visit to the Preston restaurant that’s Thai-ing up Lane Ends
Dozens of people answered turnout call for Navy veteran’s funeral in Preston – I was one of them
Aven celebrates glowing review from Giles Coren at The Times

preston politics

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 […]

2 years ago Preston and Lancashire councils fly flags to mark Independence Day of Ukraine

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 […]

2 years ago Preston loses bid to house Great British Railway Headquarters

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 […]

2 years ago ‘Much-loved’ South Ribble councillor Bill Evans passes away aged 62

Tributes have poured in for South Ribble councillor Bill Evans, who has sadly passed away aged 62. Councillor Evans, a much-loved Dad to Hayley and Kim and a dearly loved brother, […]

3 years ago

Advertisement Preston’s “progressive” council budget passed, Lib Dem and Tory amendments rejected

Preston Council’s budget proposals have been passed, with both Conservative and Liberal Democrat amendments rejected. The council will see its budget reduced by £5.5m (46%), a figure that Councillor Peter […]

13 years ago Preston’s councillors criticised for “embarrassing” emails

City councillors have been attacked by a colleague for “embarrassing” political debates via email. Private discussions had been had between Labour and Conservative members surrounding the proposed 20mph speed limit […]

13 years ago Ribble Valley MP brands idea to move Fishwick out of Preston as a “glaring anomaly”

The proposition to move Fishwick out of the Preston constituency and into the Ribble Valley is a “glaring anomaly”, according to Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans. Speaking at today’s Boundary […]

13 years ago Fishwick would be an “orphan ward” under boundary changes, says Preston MP

Fishwick would become an “orphan ward” under changes proposed to the Preston constituency by the Boundary Commission, according to MP Mark Hendrick. The move, which would see Fishwick become part […]

13 years ago Most Discussed