Politics

An apartment block could be transformed bringing 28 new flats to Preston city centre.

Owners of empty properties in Preston will see a hike in their council tax bills as the city authority adopts Government policy to help counter the housing crisis.

Preston’s cherished firebrand Edith Rigby may be long gone but her spirit lives on.

Proposals for 139 homes at the land where Ribbleton Hospital used to stand have now been sent to planners.

Councillors voted through plans for 58 homes in Preston unanimously.

There is uncertainty over future public access to a playing field in Lancaster after a primary school was given the go-ahead to use it for PE lessons.

Fylde MP Mark Menzies has hailed the Prime Minister for winning a vote of no confidence in her leadership as Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader.

An official inquiry has been launched into why councillors spent over the odds on a £500,000 derelict town centre pub.

The mayor of Longridge has called on Preston council to help improve facilities in the town.

The President of Garstang’s Royal British Legion has hit back at criticism of his organisation of the town’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

Safety concerns have been raised after changes were sought to plans for a housing development off one of the busiest roads in Garstang.

Lancashire MP Nigel Evans hinted at the forthcoming leadership turmoil almost nine hours before a vote of no confidence was announced.