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In pictures: Hoghton Tower Christmas Market in the snow

Hoghton Christmas Market Pic: Reanne Donkor Attendees at Hoghton Tower’s Christmas Market were left feeling extra festive after a sprinkling of snow at the 16th century manor house. Artisan goods and festive gifts were on offer at […]

3 years ago
Cheeky Santa Dash returning to Avenham Park this weekend

Runners and joggers across Preston and Lancashire are being asked to sign up to Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Avenham Park ‘Cheeky Santa Dash’ next Saturday (December 4). The 5K dash, which […]

3 years ago
In pictures: The Tippings switch on their magical fundraising Christmas lights in Cottam

Not even Storm Arwen could deter hundreds of people from turning out to celebrate what has now become for many the official start of the festive season in Preston – […]

3 years ago
Preston Primary Schools Indoor Athletics Finals return at UCLan

Hundreds of local youngsters descended on the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for the highly anticipated return of the annual Preston Primary Schools Indoor Athletics Finals. Around 350 year 5 […]

3 years ago
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St Walburge’s host Christmas Bazaar to raise funds to fix their roof

A street lamp burning bright near St Walburge's church Pic: Paul Melling St Walburge’s Church are hosting a Christmas Bazaar to raise funds for the renovation of their roof. The scaffolding is nearly all up around the roof, and once it is, […]

3 years ago
Second public event about Leyland’s £25million Towns Fund plan

South Ribble Borough Council took to social media to let the community know about the interest in their face-to-face consultation about the Leyland Town Deal. They have confirmed another will […]

3 years ago
‘Freezy Rider’ and more – the new names for Lancashire’s gritter fleet

Lancashire’s winter gritters have been officially named by the public, and they are ready and raring to grit the streets of Preston and Lancashire. As expected, the nine gritters have […]

3 years ago
Christmas event planned for Cannon Street, Winckley Street and Guildhall Street

Winckley Street Pic: Tony Worrall The Christmas on Cannon Street, Guildhall Street and Winckley Street event is set to highlight the side streets shops and goods throughout Preston. The event is set to happen Saturday, […]

3 years ago
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