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Neglected part of Preston to be transformed into social and cultural destination

Preston-born and bred designer Ben Casey is seeking to take on a neglected part of the city and transform it into a new destination for food, drink, and entertainment. Preston […]

2 years ago
Preston Arts Festival set to return for 2022

Katy Bradley will be performing a selection of hits from Broadway. Pic Preston Arts Festival Following on from the success of last year’s event, Preston Arts Festival is set to return for 2022. The festival has moved from October to June, and there will be […]

3 years ago
It’s the wrong trousers Gromit! Preston’s new Wallace and Gromit bench unveiled by creator Nick Park

Crowds gathered in the drizzle outside the Market Hall this morning to witness proud Prestonian Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit, and the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Javed Iqbal, […]

4 years ago
Wallace and Gromit bench to be unveiled on September 10

Wallace and Gromit bench installation Pic: @pr1markettrader The bronze sculpture of Wallace and Gromit will be welcomed to Preston on Friday 10 September. Preston is the home city of the animated duo’s creator, Honorary Freeman of the […]

4 years ago
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Installation of Wallace and Gromit bench begins at Preston Markets

Wallace and Gromit bench installation Pic: @pr1markettrader Local sculptor Peter Hodgkinson has been at Preston Markets to oversee the installation of the new Wallace and Gromit bench. Market trader Sheridan’s Bags and Bags took to social media to […]

4 years ago
Wallace and Gromit bench to be installed outside Preston’s Market Hall

Preston will soon have its own Wallace & Gromit bench in celebration of the animated duo’s Preston-born, Academy Award®-winning creator Nick Park. The bronze bench, based on the pair as […]

4 years ago
Sixth form students celebrate achievements with virtual awards evening

Matthew Shaw - Outstanding Achievement in Plumbing Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) celebrated the success of the school and sixth form learners with a virtual Annual Awards Evening this week. PVC provides hands-on opportunities in different areas of […]

5 years ago
Sculpture Unveiled to Mark Diamond Jubilee in Preston

A bronze sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II, commissioned to mark the Diamond Jubilee, was unveiled by Lord Shuttleworth KCVO, Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, in a ceremony at the County Hall offices […]

12 years ago
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