Former Preston MP Ron Atkins has received a posthumous Honorary Fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire. Ron was recognised for his dedication to public service and the significant contribution […]

The Mayor of Preston has paid tribute to Ron Atkins. Mr Atkins was the longest living former MP, and passed away last month at 104 years old. He represented Preston […]

Former Preston MP Ron Atkins has died aged 104. Mr Atkins passed away peacefully at home on Thursday (30 December). The Labour politician served the city as MP for Preston […]

Ron Atkins out enjoying a coffee This week a former Preston MP became the longest living Parliamentarian. Ron Atkins served the city as MP for Preston North between 1966 to […]

Ron Atkins speaking in summer 2015 at a rally for Jeremy Corbyn at the Continental pub in Preston The UK’s oldest living former MP has moved into the digital age. […]

A Preston councillor is stepping down to look after her elderly husband after four years in office. Elizabeth Atkins, who represents the Ashton ward, says she can no longer ‘juggle […]

On Friday afternoon 17th January, a number of people attended the official grand opening of a section of the Guild Wheel in Avenham Park, extending alongside the River Ribble from […]