All posts by John Nicoll
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Plans in for 1,100 homes at Penwortham
Taylor Wimpey and Homes England have submitted plans for 1,100 homes on agricultural land in Lancashire that has been allocated for development for two decades....
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Preston expected to refuse 168 homes
Three planning applications totalling 168 homes have been recommended for refusal, while Bellway Homes’ proposal for 152 homes is expected to be approved. The first...
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Funding Approved By Preston City Council For New Taxi Drivers In Preston
Preston City Council has teamed up with award winning training provider Antrec Limited to provide assistance and training for applicants wanting to become a taxi...
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Blackpool Council to spend extra £14m on ‘weak’ children’s care
Blackpool Council plans to spend more than three-quarters of its annual budget on social care. The local authority, criticised in December 2018 for the “inadequate”...
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70 New Homes Have Been Approved For Coupe Green
70 new homes have been approved for the Coupe Green area in Hoghton. Vistry Partnerships will be the developers for the homes. They acquired the...
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70 New Homes Have Been Approved For Coupe Green
70 new homes have been approved for the Coupe Green area in Hoghton. Vistry Partnerships will be the developers for the homes. They acquired the...
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Budding Entrepreneur Spotted Flogging Masks on Fishergate For £2
A budding entrepreneur has been seen flogging masks on Preston’s Fishergate at an attractive rate of 10 for £2. The entrepreneur, whose name is currently...
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Five Drivers Caught Speeding Up To 95 Miles Per Hour On M55 In Same Day
Five separate drivers have been caught speeding on the M55 in the same day, including someone driving at 95 mph through 50 mph speed restrictions....
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Fine Dining Restaurant In Preston Awarded Rossette By Inspectors
A fine dining restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes by inspectors in Preston. 263 is now the only restaurant in Preston to hold the...
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SMEs must fill skills gap to improve productivity
Lancashire businesses need to prioritise workforce training in order to buck the trend of low productivity across the county, according to a skills expert at...