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Seven things you need to know about Xining: What could be Preston’s new twin town

Xining by day With the news Preston may be considering forming a new twin town arrangement with Xining in China, we’ve taken a look at seven things you may not know about the […]

11 years ago
Man arrested and another in hospital after Church Street assault

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault by police in Preston. A man in his early 20s is recovering in hospital after being assaulted outside the Rumes […]

11 years ago
Preston graduate lands dream job running Pauline Quirke Academy

Aimee is leading the Preston branch of the international acting academy A new acting and drama studio has begun operating in Penwortham. The Pauline Quirke Academy is being led by a Preston graduate. 24-year-old Aimee Membery studied acting at the University […]

11 years ago
Fire at flat in Percy Street on Boxing Day

A Boxing Day meal went wrong for one home in Preston. Fire crews were called to a flat in Percy Street in the city centre at 9.29pm on Boxing Day. […]

11 years ago
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Review: Mother Goose at Preston Playhouse

Mother Goose programme Well this was the first piece of work I have seen by this society and I have to say they did well. They presented a festive piece with all the […]

11 years ago
Preston’s Space Centre in appeal for unwanted Christmas presents

space centre A centre in Preston providing respite care to children with learning disabilities is calling for unwanted Christmas gifts. The Space Centre in Ashton, which was nearly closed earlier this year […]

11 years ago
Chinese restaurant and karaoke bar could lose booze licence

Police officers and fire safety officers have visited China House Updated: The licensing hearing is now set to take place on Tuesday 7 January after the owner of China House asked for more time to prepare for the hearing A […]

11 years ago
Weather warning of strong winds in Preston on Friday

Stormy sky over Preston Preston and the surrounding area are set to be buffeted by gale force winds during the next 24 hours. The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for strong […]

11 years ago
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