Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdown

Preston Guild Hall

The Guild Hall was the city’s premiere entertainment venue and was built in the early 1970s. It was sold off to the late businessman Simon Rigby and then went bust, falling back into council ownership in 2019. It remains mothballed as a venue.

After the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]

4 years ago Preston’s bid for up to £25m from the Towns Fund – and the projects that could benefit

Preston has submitted a bid for up to £25 million worth of funding to improve the economy, develop the city, and attract jobs and long-term investment. Preston is one of […]

4 years ago Get out with the kids as Preston’s leisure venues begin to re-open

As leisure venues are given the green light by government to re-open their doors, families are ready to get back to some fun activities outside of the home. Some leisure […]

4 years ago Guild Tower DWP offices closed for deep clean amid Covid-19 fears

The DWP offices in Guild Tower were closed for deep cleaning on Tuesday. Staff at the offices in Lords Walk expressed concern over their working conditions after three members of […]

4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Family friendly places to visit on a rainy day in Preston

We all know it’s much easier to entertain the kids when the sun is shining. Unfortunately, the February half term is turning out to be a bit of a washout. […]

5 years ago ‘There is no pot of money for Preston Guild Hall ticket refunds’

Ticket holders are unlikely to be refunded for cancelled show unless they paid by credit card, the administrator has warned. More than £100,000 of tickets have been bought for shows […]

5 years ago Simon Rigby’s insolvency hearing has been delayed

An insolvency hearing brought by Clifton Meats Ltd against Simon Rigby – the former Guild Hall owner – has been delayed. Mr Rigby was due to attend a hearing at […]

5 years ago Simon Rigby to appear in court for bankruptcy hearing

Simon Rigby is to appear in court for a bankruptcy hearing next month. Preston City Council has confirmed it, and other creditors, may join a claim initiated by Clifton Quality […]

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