Paul Faulkner

The new structure that will replace Preston’s Old Tram Bridge could be open within 18 months.

“It is evident that many members of our community share my reservations"

A councillor has urged highways bosses to ditch plans for a new bus lane on a busy route into Preston – warning that it will have “far-reaching consequences” for the flow of traffic.

Gordon France has called Chorley home all his life

The new mayor of Chorley says it will be “a privilege” to help promote the place he has called home all his life.

Some youngsters are waiting over a year for speech and language therapy

A health body in Lancashire and South Cumbria is ‘concerned' about waiting times for children for speech and language therapy.

Preston Bus Station. Credit: Blog Preston Preston Bus Station. Credit: Blog Preston

The outgoing mayor of Preston says he was “in shock” when King Charles stopped to greet him at a royal garden party - and asked him to send a message back to the people of the city.

It took a little bit of persuading before Preston’s new mayor agreed to don the ceremonial chains of office.