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Sponsored: Keep it local with Preston this Christmas

Christmas tree on the Flag Market in front of the Harris Christmas is fast approaching and there’s lots of ways to enjoy it in Preston. From late-night shopping, nights out, fantastic Christmas dinners and free parking too on selected nights there’s […]

4 months ago
Pictures as Preston’s Christmas Lights switched on for 2023

The finalise of the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On Pic: Preston BID The annual city lights switch on drew thousands of Prestonians to the Flag Market for the festive event. Performers at the event included TikTok sensations Max and Harvey, soul legend […]

4 months ago
Purple Flag for safe Preston city centre night out to have permanent home

The Purple Flag is currently above the Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Preston City Council The city is officially flying the Purple Flag for having a great and safe night out. Preston City Council and Preston Business Improvement District have officially received the flag at […]

4 months ago
Preston city centre retains its Purple Flag for a great night out

Event at the Flag Market Preston’s nightlife has once again been classed as one of the best in the world. The city has retained its Purple Flag status – similar to the Blue Flags scheme […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Weekender moving dates and into the Guild Hall

Preston Guild Hall was closed as a venue and the parent firm placed into administration Pic: Tony Worrall A festival due to take place on Preston’s Flag Market this summer has been pushed back to the Autumn and moved indoors at the Guild Hall. The Preston Weekender – […]

8 months ago
Win: Chance to meet Mr Bloom at Preston Weekender

The Preston Weekender is coming to the city in August and we have an exclusive chance for a family meet-and-greet. CBeebies star Mr Bloom is part of the Family Fiesta […]

10 months ago
Preston remains only place in Lancashire for Purple Flag nightlife

Prestfest is the city's outdoor event of the summer Preston city centre is officially celebrating today after receiving the news that it has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Purple Flag’ accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). […]

2 years ago
Preston saw fifth highest jump in hospitality footfall in the UK after 17 May rules change

Social Sundays at Market Street Social and PLAU. New research has revealed that footfall and visits in the UK’s hospitality and restaurant sector went up by around a third (32%) in the week immediately following the re-opening of […]

3 years ago
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