Anger as residents accuse bosses of using ‘planning loophole’ to force through children’s home plans

Anger as residents accuse bosses of using ‘planning loophole’ to force through children’s home plans

Original plans for the children’s home were knocked back by councillors – but now bosses have had a new application approved after submitting paperwork to bypass the planning committee Original plans for the children’s home were knocked back by councillors – but now bosses have had a new application approved after submitting paperwork to bypass the…

‘Brutalist’ landmark Preston office block to be transformed into luxury flats with ‘outdoor gym’

‘Brutalist’ landmark Preston office block to be transformed into luxury flats with ‘outdoor gym’

15-storey Guild Tower – close to Preston bust station and the Guild Hall – will house 115 flats including four luxury ‘penthouse apartments’ 15-storey Guild Tower – close to Preston bust station and the Guild Hall – will house 115 flats including four luxury ‘penthouse apartments’ Lancs Live – NewsRead More 

Winckley Square-style public space for new 19-storey apartment block in Preston

Winckley Square-style public space for new 19-storey apartment block in Preston

Prestonians will be able to enjoy a new public open space – which has been compared to Winckley Square – as part of a major new housing development that it is hoped will “kickstart” the regeneration of a rundown corner of the city centre Prestonians will be able to enjoy a new public open space –…

Ex-rugby player, 47, pulls out of Hyndburn election campaign against Tory MP cousin Sara

Ex-rugby player, 47, pulls out of Hyndburn election campaign against Tory MP cousin Sara

Chartered quantity surveyor Matthew Britcliffe had been due to compete against his ‘estranged cousin’ Sara Britcliffe in Hyndburn. He was standing for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain – but withdrew his candidacy at the eleventh hour. Chartered quantity surveyor Matthew Britcliffe had been due to compete against his ‘estranged cousin’ Sara Britcliffe in Hyndburn. He…