Plastic bottles needed for Flag Market art creation

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.

Plastic bottles are needed to make a giant art installation on the Flag Market this summer. Sending a message about the fight against plastic waste the Oxheys art collective is […]

5 years ago Preston’s university pledges to put city at its heart

The city’s university has pledged to put Preston’s ‘economy and quality of life’ as one of its key priorities. The University of Central Lancashire has become the 50th academic institution […]

5 years ago Preston Bus Station western apron work triggers Tithebarn Street closure

Part of a Preston city centre road alongside the Bus Station is to be closed. Tithebarn Street from the junction with Old Vicarage to Lord Street is to have access […]

5 years ago Would-be doorman broke man’s jaw in attack outside Perfect 10s

A would-be doorman broke a man’s jaw when he tried to stop two men getting into Perfect 10s in Lune Street. James Loftus, 26, of Inkerman Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, had previously […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Mowgli street food planning Preston restaurant

An Indian restaurant chain is eyeing up Preston. Mowgli street food has been expanding rapidly across the UK and now has Preston in its sights. Founder and chief executive of […]

5 years ago New taxi ranks planned for Fishergate side streets

New taxi ranks in Preston city centre have been put forward for approval. Black cabs will line up in Chapel Street, off Fishergate, and also in Theatre Street. The existing […]

5 years ago What’s on in Preston over May Bank Holiday weekend 2019

It’s not long since Preston enjoyed the long Easter weekend with plenty of activities, most notably the record-breaking Easter egg rolling event. We haven’t had to wait long for another […]

5 years ago Olive School pupils raise funds for NSPCC with a sponsored skipping marathon

Pupils at The Olive School, Preston raised more than £1,500 for the NSPCC in a sponsored skipping marathon. The children spent a day skipping across the classroom and grounds of […]

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