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Preston arsonists destroy a 13-tonne excavator at a building site in Fulwood

A 13-tonne excavator and a JCB digger have been destroyed in two separate blazes on the same evening.

Crime

Proposals to build 95 homes in Broughton blocked

Proposals to build 95 homes in Broughton were blocked by planners at Preston City Council.

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Tennis secretary and vice president Helen Ansted and Radio Lancashire's John Gilmore cut the ribbon with Ben Hollands, Bo Stirrup and Jonathan Parkinson-Sanz behind.

Broughton and District Tennis Club unveil new machine used by world number two Rafael Nadal

Radio Lancashire presenter John Gilmore officially opened the courts at Broughton and District Tennis Club, where youngsters were given the chance to have a go at the sport.

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Build for 95 new homes in Broughton tipped to be rejected

A scheme for 95 new homes in Broughton is tipped to be rejected.

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Broughton improvement work moves to next stage

Improvement work is expected to start next week at the south side of the Broughton Crossroads on Garstang Road.

Traffic and Travel

A car has collided with the central reservation on the M6 between junctions 32 (Broughton) and 33 (Lancaster South) this morning.

Car collides with M6 central reservation between Preston and Lancaster

A car has crashed into the central reservation of the M6 between Preston and Lancaster.

Traffic and Travel

Next stage for roadworks at Broughton set to be announced

Why are there roadworks at the crossroads at Broughton?

Broughton

Lancashire nursery school get less funding than anywhere in England

Call for cash boost for county's nursery schools

Some of Lancashire’s nursery schools could face financial collapse unless the government offers more “realistic” funding for the sector.

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Chairman of Broughton Parish Council Pat Hastings (centre) at the referendum where the Neighbourhood Plan for the village was passed

Frustration from councillors in Broughton after unpopular housing development tipped for approval in on-going planning row

Politicians in Broughton are at the end of their tether after an unpopular housing development has been tipped for approval.

Broughton

Touch of Spice demolition date set after planning permission is refused for new retirement complex

One of Preston's most popular Indian restaurants will be demolished later this month.

Business

Broughton village says it has ‘no confidence’ in Preston City Council planners

Broughton village has passed a motion of ‘no confidence’ in Preston City Council planners.

Preston

Preston City Council statement

Chris Hayward, director of development at Preston City Council said:

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Parish Council councillors David Mills, coun Pat Hastings and coun Leila Eccles after villagers voted overwhelmingly to support the Neighbourhood Plan which allows them to have a say on housing developments.

Broughton Parish Council statement

In a statement to the Post members of Broughton Parish Council said:

Broughton

Popular Preston Indian restaurant Touch of Spice to shut after the weekend

A popular Preston Indian restaurant is closing its doors for good after more than a decade in business.

Business

Tailbacks on the M55. Pciture: Highways England

Chaos on motorways after THREE crashes in 20 minutes

Following the closure of the M6 at Carnforth tonight, there has been more chaos on the region's motorways this evening.

Traffic and Travel

Closures on road used by Preston motorists to avoid busy Broughton roundabout to continue for 10 months

A road used over the years by motorists to avoid the Broughton roundabout is being closed for another 10 months.

Traffic and Travel

Police patrols increased after handgun fired at home in 'targeted attack' in Preston

Police have been called after a gun was fired at a home - in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

Crime

Broughton man to stay off the booze for a year to support Rosemere Cancer Foundation

When Gary Southworth raises a glass to welcome in the New Year, he will take his last alcoholic drink until he toasts the arrival of 2020 – an abstinence he hopes will raise more than £1,500 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

News

Two month road closure north of Preston for road improvement work

A former section of A-road near Preston will be closed for two months for major road improvement work to continue.

Traffic and Travel

Lancashire mum: How dare the NHS say my boy is overweight?

A Preston mother was left furious after health chiefs branded her ‘fit and sporty’ four-year-old son as overweight.

Health

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