Menu

Man arrested in Ashton for possession of a knife and burglary

Preston Task Force have arrested a most wanted man today (Friday 12 November) in the Ashton area. Police chased the man and he was arrested for a burglary at a […]

3 years ago
Light Up Leyland 2021 to bring festive cheer to the community

On Friday 26 November, Leyland Cross Christmas Lights Switch On is set to take place, kicking off Leyland’s festivities. The event will begin at 5pm and finish at 6.45pm. There […]

3 years ago
Bamber Bridge pupils enjoy activities day for ‘Outstandingly Happy School’ bid

Bamber Bridge pupils enjoyed activities at South Ribble Tennis Centre today to earn a special honour. On Tuesday 9 November, children from Cuerden Church School were treated to a day […]

3 years ago
Rockprest 2022 pre-register closing this month as advance tickets go on sale

Rockprest performers Pic: Mark McLoughlin Photography Presale tickets for Rockprest 2022 will be available from 18 November. The news follows the pre-registration period, which ends on 17 November and offers festivalgoers the first opportunity to access […]

3 years ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
UCLan to deliver new mental health programme for LGBTQ+ students

The rainbow flag is the global symbol for the LGBT community Pic: torbakhopper The government has chosen UCLan to deliver a mental health programme to the university’s LGBTQ+ community. Led by UCLan’s Creative Innovation Zone, the university will deliver the Creative Mental Health […]

3 years ago
Ribbleton psychotherapist lands shortlist nomination for bereavement book

A Ribbleton psychotherapist has landed an awards nomination for a book covering grief and bereavement. Angi Dixon, who currently lives in the West of Ireland with her family, is a […]

3 years ago
Revamp work at Fulwood’s Conway Park to start

Conway Park is the venue for the fun day Enhancement work to improve the footpaths at Fulwood’s Conway Park will begin this week. Preston City Council has appointed contractor Horticon Ltd to extend the footpaths, plant cherry trees and […]

3 years ago
Light Foundation offering guided tours of Fulwood’s Masjid e Salaam mosque

Paul Melling snapped the work ongoing at the mosque A Fulwood mosque is next week opening its doors to visitors to celebrate Inter Faith Week 2021. On Monday 15 November, from 6.45pm, Light Foundation will take guests on Covid-19-compliant […]

3 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails