Lancashire County Council has developed its plans for the new Penwortham to Preston Cycle Superhighway. The council said the scheme aims to improve facilities for those travelling the mile between […]

Tickets to watch England’s semi-final at the Euros Fan Zone sold out in just two minutes. Over 2,500 people attempted to book to watch the game against Denmark on Wednesday […]

The workhouse was one of the most dreaded places in Victorian Britain. Consequently, many would rather starve than be admitted. Whereas care of the poor and sick had once been […]

Below are the planning applications validated and decided by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 28 June. Proposed Tree Works: Fell pines T001, T002, T003, T005, T006, and […]

Below are the planning applications registered with Preston City Council between June 18 and 25. Hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer at 58 Beechwood Avenue, Preston. Validated 23 […]

Preston’s Grade I-listed Samlesbury Hall has launched a new community wellbeing cafe and garden. Launched on Sunday 27 June, the Heritage Community Cafe provides an accessible, indoor space for people […]

A tree has fallen in Ashton-on-Ribble after Saturday’s thunderstorm. Tulketh Road was closed after the tree fell on the stretch between Douglas Street and Swansea Street. The Met Office has […]

A health partnership has urged Lancashire and South Cumbria residents to ‘be patient’ following a dramatic rise in calls to GP practices. The number of calls to surgeries across the […]