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Preston’s first motorway service station could be bigger than first plannedA proposed new motorway service area on the M55 near Preston could be 40 percent larger than first planned. It emerged last year that a site alongside junction 2 of […]
2 days ago Preston Caribbean Carnival granted funding for 50th anniversary event in MayPreston Caribbean Carnival has been granted funding for the 50th anniversary event taking place this year. Organisers say they are planning an event bigger and better than ever before to […]
3 days ago Volunteers from Preston’s sacred Hindu place of worship help clean the neighbourhoodVolunteers from Preston’s sacred Hindu place of worship braved the rain to help clean and rejuvenate the Broadgate neighbourhood, as part of the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ campaign. The group […]
1 week ago Harris Park orphanage homes plan in Fulwood to see work beginA former children’s orphanage is to see new flats and houses built on part of its site in Fulwood. Harris Park Orphanage, which was opened in 1888, was given planning […]
1 week ago Advertisement Advertisement Specialist centre to train young people as plumbers and electricians could open in PrestonA specialist centre to train young people as plumbers and electricians could be coming to Preston. Plans have been lodged to convert part of an office building near the city […]
1 week ago Decisions against ‘cynical’ Broughton housing estate overturned at appealA proposed housing development in the Preston countryside has been given the go-ahead – at the third time of asking. Preston City Council had twice refused a bid by Hollins […]
1 week ago Fishergate Shopping Centre could be demolished as part of railway station plansThe Fishergate Shopping Centre could be completely demolished as part of plans that would see the area around the city’s railway station transformed. It is almost two years since a […]
1 week ago Preston City Council local elections 2024 candidates list set outThe candidates have been set out for this year’s Preston City Council local elections. Sixteen of the authority’s 48 seats are up grabs at the poll on 2 May – […]
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