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Preston City Centre

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.

Spot yourself at the Lancashire Festival in Miller Park

After a wet start the sun shone down on the Lancashire Festival. The event, organised by Joshua Holden and team, has transferred from Moor Park. And they were rewarded with […]

5 years ago
Watch as The Flying Scotsman powers out of Preston Station

The Flying Scotsman comes steaming by Pic: Simon Gooch Crowds have been gathering at Preston Railway Station throughout Saturday to catch a glimpse of the Flying Scotsman. Simon Gooch was one of those who got up close and personal […]

5 years ago
Broadgate to see fourth night of police dispersal order in force

The area of Broadgate covered by the dispersal order Police are entering a fourth night of increased patrols in the Broadgate area of the city. A dispersal order has been in force since Wednesday (17 July) evening. It follows […]

5 years ago
Extinction Rebellion march through Preston in climate change protest

Climate change activists in Fishergate Pic: Sandra Kirkman Climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion has marched through Preston. Dozens of activists massed at Preston Railway Station before making their way towards County Hall during Saturday (20 July). They […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Flying Scotsman pulls into Preston Station

The Flying Scotsman standing at Preston Station Pic: Disability Equality North West The most famous of steam locomotives has pulled up at Preston Railway Station. Train fans and onlookers gathered to see The Flying Scotsman during Saturday (20 July). The engine is […]

5 years ago
Preston disability centre granted rent reduction to help it survive

Pukar Disability Centre is based in Avenham Pic: Google A Preston city centre charity which provides vital support for those with disabilities has been thrown a lifeline. Pukar Disability Centre has been serving the city for 18 years. The […]

5 years ago
BBQ brothers to take on kitchen at Preston pub

Ribs from the Smokin V's Real Barbecue A BBQ kitchen is due to open up within a Preston pub. Smokin V’s Real Barbecue has partnered with Ships and Giggles to open. Brothers Dave and Dan Valentine have […]

5 years ago
Preston’s university and Preston City Council agreeing Adelphi Square land deal

The grassed areas within the current roundabout will become the university's land under the proposed deal Pic: 70023venus2009 A deal is being struck for the transfer of land from Preston City Council to the University of Central Lancashire. Councillors have approved the beginnings of the sale of land […]

5 years ago
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