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Penwortham photographer creates virtual tour inside former Whittingham Mental Hospital

A look inside the former Whittingham Hospital An urban explorer and photographer from Penwortham has created an interactive map of the former Whittingham mental hospital. It now stands empty on the outskirts of the city awaiting development […]

11 years ago
Police use Social Media to engage with PNE fans

Police officers on duty Football Intelligence Officers at Lancashire Constabulary have launched a special Twitter account to help better engagement with local football fans. The Twitter page @PNEPolice is a new way to interact […]

11 years ago
Preston quiz: Can you identity these city clocks?

It’s quiz time – quite literally, because here’s a bit of BlogPreston fun for the a Thursday. Photographer, Paul Melling has put together a few pictures of the City’s clocks […]

11 years ago
Opinion: The season of goodwill is approaching, but Town Hall finances don’t offer much cheer

Preston Bus Station is now a listed building, but the Town Hall coffers have to support it While most people start to think about Christmas, Preston City Council’s cabinet have already begun to formulate their budget for the new year and beyond. By the time the festive […]

11 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement In pictures: Inside the former St Joseph’s Orphanage and Mount Street Hospital

These photos show a unique glimpse inside one of Preston’s most notorious abandoned buildings. St Joseph’s Orphanage or Mount Street Hospital in the city centre stands empty awaiting potential conversion […]

11 years ago
One year on: Taking on the Guild Wheel from start to finish

Lisa tackles the Guild Wheel Lisa tackles the Guild Wheel   One of the highlights of the summer was my seven year old son learning to ride his bike. One bike ride later and he […]

11 years ago
Number 771: Preston Bus Station joins the list of the city’s listed buildings and structures

There’s been a lot of media coverage and indeed, robust debate about the listing this week of Preston Bus Station by culture minister Ed Vaizey. The decision recognises the building’s […]

11 years ago
Opinion: Where do we go from here for Preston’s listed bus station?

Stamp of approval: The Bus Station is now grade II listed Well, well, well, what a week it’s been! (and it’s only Wednesday) The latest episode in Preston’s long running bus station saga unfolded creating a storm of local and national […]

11 years ago
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