The city centre includes the administrative and main shopping areas of the city. The city’s law courts are found here, police station, town hall and of course Preston Bus Station. The electoral ward is known as Town Centre despite the change to city status.
Tree removal work for Old Tram Bridge replacement now underwayThe work to prepare the area around the Old Tram Bridge for its replacement is underway. Dozens of trees will either be removed or cut back in order to carry […]
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4 days ago Advertisement Advertisement Special gin launched for Preston Caribbean Carnival’s 50th anniversary celebrationsA limited edition gin has been born to celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival’s 50th anniversary. The Carnival committee worked on the gin with Wild Fox Distillery, based in Inglewhite, who offer […]
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