News and information about Lea. It sits right on the Western frontier of Preston as you head out towards Lytham and Blackpool and is part of the sprawling area known as Ashton-on-Ribble.
Fylde MP Mark Menzies quits after claims of misusing campaign fundsAn MP who has part of his constituency covering the western side of Preston has quit and says he will not stand at the next general election. Mark Menzies, MP […]
2 days ago Fylde MP Mark Menzies suspended by Tories over “bad people” payment claimsAn MP who has part of his constituency covering the western side of Preston has been suspended. Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, which sees the most eastern edge of his […]
5 days ago Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battleAll the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]
1 week ago Businesses to join forces for charity tournament at Ashton and Lea Golf ClubA number businesses are set to unite to raise even more funds for local charities when they host their annual Charity Golf Day at Ashton and Lea Golf Club on […]
2 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston to Fleetwood bus service 74 and 75 future in doubtA bus service linking Preston and Fleetwood could stop operating this summer. Blackpool Transport has announced it intends to hand back the 74 and 75 route. The service goes through […]
3 weeks ago Estate made up entirely of affordable homes set for suburban PrestonAn estate made up entirely of affordable homes looks set to be given the go-ahead in suburban Preston. A bid by Breck Homes to build 102 properties on land east […]
1 month ago Over 100 people celebrate International Women’s Day at Preston’s Hindu templeOver 100 women of all ages and backgrounds celebrated International Women’s Day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston, a sacred Hindu place of worship. The programme, called ‘Celebrating Women: […]
1 month ago Artwork commissioned for Lea and Cottam to help people feel proud of their areaA Preston parish councillor says he hopes artwork the authority has commissioned of the local streetscene will help people better appreciate the part of the city they call home. Chris […]
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