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Council issues statement following ‘devastating’ fires in Preston city centre

Smoke rising from behind Hopwood's Tap House Pic: @studs_up / Twitter Preston City Council has released a statement following the recent fires in the city centre. Several council services are affected in the aftermath of the most recent fire, which has […]

2 years ago
People asked to avoid Preston city centre as firefighting continues at former nightclub

A drone image shows the fire raging in the bottom floor of the former nightclub Pic: @lfrsdrone / Twitter Firefighting is continuing at a huge building fire in Church Street in Preston city centre. The building – a former nightclub which has housed the likes of Evoque, Lava and […]

2 years ago
Huge plumes of smoke visible across Preston as city centre building on fire

12 fire engines are on the scene in Church Street Pic: @studs_up / Twitter Images shared with Blog Preston show smoke visible from around the city as a huge fire rages in central Preston. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: “We currently have 12 […]

2 years ago
Councillor Neil Darby welcomed as Preston’s 694th Mayor at just 34 years old

The new Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Neil Darby as its 694thĀ Mayor. Councillor Darby is one of the youngest to hold the role, as far as records show, at […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Harris lands Ā£585k Arts Council funding to upgrade special exhibition galleries

Exhibition by Bob and Roberta Smith at the Harris The Harris has landed Ā£585,000 from a fund that aims to help cultural organisations across the country to transform their buildings and equipment so they can operate smoothly. The museum […]

2 years ago
Bid to save The Ferret could see iconic Preston venue come into community ownership

The Ferret Pic: Tony Worrall The Ferret has been accepted on to Preston’s register of assets of community value. The decision-makers at Preston City Council agreed that ‘the principal use of The Ferret furthered the […]

2 years ago
Latest Preston planning applications for May 6 to May 13

Preston City Council town hall. Pic: Tony Worrall Below are the planning applications registered withĀ Preston City CouncilĀ from 6 May to 13 May. ApplicationĀ 06/2022/0201 Location – Trinity Student Village, Great Shaw Street, Preston, PR1 2HF ProposalĀ –Ā Illuminated lettering signage to side elevation […]

2 years ago
Frustration as Preston Guild Hall legal wrangles continue

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Guild Hall has played an important role in the city by providing a home for the arts and culture sector for nearly five decades. However, in recent years the […]

2 years ago
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