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Review: Not a Yacht of homemade fare at this Preston Docks cafe

The Beach Hut pork sandwich The next venue to get a visit from Blog Preston as part of our series of reviews on dog-friendly establishments is The Beach Hut Coffee Shop at Preston Marina in […]

3 years ago
UCLan student achieves goal of becoming aircraft pilot at just 19-years-old

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student has achieved his life-long ambition to become an aircraft pilot at just 19. Aviation-fanatic David Hart has taken his ambitions sky-high after gaining […]

3 years ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week October 30 to November 5

Walk the Lights It’s been a cold week in Preston this week, but we’ve had plenty of news to warm your hearts. From fundraisers to help those in need across the Christmas period, […]

3 years ago
Masterchef finalist to become 263 restaurant in Winckley Square’s executive chef

Mark O’Rourke, restaurant entrepreneur, is preparing for the relaunch of his Preston city centre restaurant ‘263.’ Oli Martin, a BBC Masterchef: The Professionals finalist in 2018 and winner of BBC […]

3 years ago
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Preston artist Lubaina Himid receives prize at Harper’s Bazaar Women of Year awards

Harperā€™s Bazaar, the worldā€™s longest-established luxury fashion, art and literary magazine, held its annual Women of the Year Awards on November 2 in partnership with Armani beauty. The awards ceremony, which took place […]

3 years ago
Preston Bus diversions as junction of Deepdale Road, Ribbleton Lane and Church Street closed

Junction of Deepdale Road, Ribbleton Lane and Church Street Pic: Google Bus services are being diverted as the junction of Deepdale Road, Ribbleton Lane and Church Street is closed. Preston Bus tweeted about the gas works diversion shortly after 4pm today […]

3 years ago
Lancashire Trading Standards issue safety advice to Prestonians planning to enjoy fireworks this weekend

The Encounter Festival culminated with a 10-minute fireworks display Pic: Michael Porter Photography Firework safety advice has been issued by Lancashire Trading Standards to the people of Preston who are going to celebrate Bonfire Night and Diwali. Tonight (November 5) many Bonfire Night […]

3 years ago
Should I set fireworks off after 10pm? A guide from a tired, bitter parent from Fulwood

The Encounter Festival culminated with a 10-minute fireworks display Pic: Michael Porter Photography The time… 5.49pm. The date… Tuesday 2 November. The sound… a firework. The question… ā€œOh comeĀ on! Already! Why?ā€Ā  As the skies bordering Plungington and Fulwood were treated to a premature […]

3 years ago
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