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Weekend events in Preston, 21 February – 23 February

Worldwise Samba Drummers Friday 21 February Avenham Park XplorerAvenham Park, PR1 8JT10am – 12pmA family navigational challenge that is both fun and educational. Explore the park and follow the map to find the […]

4 years ago
Ashton residents plagued by weekend road racers

Car Park on Mariners Way where locals hope to have CCTV installed Residents of Ashton say they are fed up of being woken by car enthusiasts using their roads as a race track into the early hours of the morning. Local residents […]

4 years ago
Popular young people’s literary festival returning to Preston

Attendees at a previous NYALitFest A major event celebrating the best of children’s and young people’s literature is returning to Preston, and organisers say it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before. The […]

4 years ago
Norma and Margaret’s ‘grand do’ returns to raise funds for Preston charity

Norma (left) with Margaret and a couple of costumed helpers at a previous fundraiser Friends Norma Blackburn and Margaret Dunn are all set for the return of their ‘grand do’ – an annual Penwortham fete that raises money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Having known […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bowling alley added to Preston Markets cinema plans

A view of how the cinema development may look A bowling alley is set to be included in a revised proposal for the new cinema and restaurants scheme in Preston city centre. The 16-lane alley will be listed alongside […]

4 years ago
Something for everyone at new Harris four seasons exhibition

A crisp day on the Flag Market with the Harris Museum in the background. Pic: @jg_hickey There is something for everyone at the Harris this spring with four exciting new exhibitions, from local history to newly-made art.  The spring exhibitions allow visitors the chance to see […]

4 years ago
New novel by Preston author A.J. Hartley to be released by UCLan publishing

A J Hartley speaking at the launch of Cold Bath Street Preston author A.J. Hartley’s newest novel is set to launch in the UK in summer 2020. The rights to Hartley’s newest novel, Impervious, have been acquired by the university’s publishing […]

4 years ago
Watch as UCLan’s new Student Centre takes shape

The changing face of the Adelphi Quarter as the steelwork is put in place for the UCLan Student Centre Construction of UCLan’s new Student Centre is underway. The building is set to be the showpiece of the university’s £200 million Masterplan. The framework of the £60 million structure will be made from 450 […]

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