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Former Fishwick shop to be converted into new housing

The former store on the end of the terrace has been empty for some time An abandoned shop in Fishwick is set to be converted into flats. The former store on the corner of Fishwick Parade and Lex Street could be extended and turned into […]

11 years ago
Preston parkrun prepares to celebrate one year of running in Avenham Park

The parkrun at Christmas attracted some runners in fancy dress It’s fast approaching a year since Preston runners pulled on their trainers and pounded the course around Avenham Park. Preston parkrun has become a staple of Saturday mornings in the […]

11 years ago
Continental’s Beer Festival prepares for tenth showing with more than 100 ales

Thousands of real ale fans will flock to the Continental for the festival One of Preston’s most popular summer events for real ale fans returns at the end of May. The Continental’s Beer Festival is three days of ales, ciders and food from […]

11 years ago
Preston band Small Revelations nominated for Commons gig competition by Mark Hendrick MP

Small Revelations performing at The Variety A Preston band have received the unlikely backing in their career from their local MP. City MP Mark Hendrick has nominated Small Revelations into the Rock the House competition. The […]

11 years ago
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Harris Museum gets funding for contemporary art

harris museum New contemporary art could be finding its way to the Harris Museum after they secured funding. The Harris along with the Peter Scott Gallery have won £30,000 to put towards […]

11 years ago
Slice of Sicily owners to open new cafe and bistro in Fulwood

Inside the deli at Slice of Sicily in Penwortham The owners of a popular Penwortham Italian restaurants are looking to open a new venture in Fulwood. Ettore Criscenti, the owner of Slice of Sicily on Priory Lane, has applied […]

11 years ago
Preston schools to compete in county-wide summer sports competition

Action during the Lancashire Winter Sports Games Two Preston schools will be representing the city in a county-wide competition. Longsands Community Primary School in Fulwood and St Andrew’s School in Ashton will both compete at the Lancashire SPAR Summer […]

11 years ago
PrestFest In Pictures: Revellers, foodies and party goers come out for a celebration of Preston City Centre

Your usual weekend revellers in the city centre? From Saturday to Monday venues across the city flung open their doors and did their best to get the public in. The city centre was celebrating retaining its Purple Flag […]

11 years ago
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