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Ten of the best independent restaurants in Preston

Burger and fries at We Don't Give A Fork Nando’s winning Restaurant of the Year in the Preston Smiles Better Awards became a ‘national scandal’. Many London-based media outlets ate up the opportunity to put a sneering, negative spin […]

5 years ago
Preston pub The Moorbrook named as CAMRA’s pub of the year

The Moorbrook in North Road A Preston pub which is a haven for ale drinkers has been named as the city’s Pub of the Year. Voted on by members of the Campaign for Real Ale […]

5 years ago
Fishergate bus lane to be closed overnight for resurfacing works

Fishergate needs resurfacing and repair works Pic: Tony Worrall Urgent repair work in Preston city centre is to see one of the city’s main streets closed. Fishergate is being closed to traffic overnight on Thursday (25 April) and on […]

5 years ago
Easter Egg Rolling in Avenham Park drew modern day record crowds

A sea of people in Avenham Park Pic: Jim Beattie Preston’s annual Easter Egg rolling drew record-breaking crowds for modern times. With temperatures of up to 26 degrees it was a case of chasing melting chocolate eggs down the hill […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston man tells of cancer battles ahead of Rosemere Walk in the Dark

Richard getting in some training with his dog Bess A Preston man who has faced a two-year battle against skin cancer is urging the city to get behind this year’s Walk in the Dark. Hundreds of walkers are already […]

5 years ago
Fulwood shopkeeper tied up and attacked during raid

The Broadway News shop in Fulwood, off Garstang Road, was targeted Pic: Google A shopkeeper was attacked and tied up in his shop during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Preston Police say the owner of Broadway News in Fulwood was targeted by […]

5 years ago
Pasta to pies, beer to brownies – gluten free food fair coming to Preston

Gluten free pies will be on sale at the fair Pic: mullyalon/Pixabay A gluten free food fair is coming to Preston as part of Coeliac Awareness Week. The event will bring together around 25 of the north west’s best manufacturers and providers of […]

5 years ago
Thunderstorm warning issued as Preston’s spell of good weather due to end

Lightning over Bamber Bridge Pic: Claire Preston’s good weather is set to come to an abrupt end. The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning covering the city and surrounding area. Thunder, lightning and heavy rain […]

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