The Red Dream parade coming down Friargate Pic: Louise Hogg Three days of performances, workshops and an array of different and surprising events take over Preston for the return of […]

The Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Paul Melling Food enthusiasts will be over the moon to discover that renowned Chef James Martin is making his way to the Guild […]

Flashmob dancers in Fishergate for last year’s Lancashire Encounter. Pic: Benjamin Wareing The grand finale of this year’s Lancashire Encounter takes place on Sunday 23 September. The finale will see memorable outdoor […]

Rankings of the North West’s top universities have shown UCLan slipping down the table. According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, Lancaster University came out on […]

Which roads will be closed during the Lancashire Encounter Festival have been confirmed. Preston City Council is hosting the biennial festival across three days in the city centre. It culminates […]

Inside a previous S2S event at the Guild Hall A dance event is returning once again to the city for a Halloween special. S2S fresh from running a festival in […]

A steam train heading over the Swing Bridge Pic: Tony Worrall The swing bridge at the Docks is being closed for three days for its annual rub down. Navigation Way […]

Rawtenstall Annual Fair will be performed at Winckley Square Gardens Pic: Horse + Bamboo The Saturday line-up of Lancashire Encounter is packed with singing, theatre, installations and interactive activities – most […]