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Harris Museum, The Birley and In Certain Places have been named among the North’s top 50 cultural organisations

The Harris Museum and The Birley are two of the three of Prestons most socially valuable organisations in the top 50 in the north The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, artist-led studio, The Birley, and public art project In Certain Places have been selected as three of the top fifty most socially valuable […]

5 years ago
New digital marketing agency opens its doors in former Lancashire Evening Post headquarters

The Lancashire Evening Post operated from the site in Fulwood A brand new digital marketing agency has opened its doors in the former headquarters of the Lancashire Evening Post in Fulwood. DigitalKOG, a Preston based company which specialises in the […]

5 years ago
Fire Crews attend suspicious HGV fire in Grimsargh

Fire engine Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended a vehicle fire on Rough Hey Road in Grimsargh last night (5th January 2020) . Crews received a call to the scene at 6.51pm […]

5 years ago
Council leaders accused of ignoring pleas about Preston’s perilous pavements

Lancashire County Council has been accused of ignoring safety fears over two narrow pavements in Preston. Concerns have been raised over the footpaths at Broughton roundabout (A6/M55) and at the […]

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Penwortham woman named Pharmacy Technician of the Year

Sarah Green at Awards Ceremony A Higher Penwortham woman has been recognised as Pharmacy Technician of the Year by the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK. Award winner Sarah Green has worked as a pharmacy technician […]

5 years ago
Victorian Society opposes demolition of St Joseph’s Orphanage

St Joseph's Orphanage, Preston is set for demolition. The Victorian Society has said the planned demolition of Grade II listed St Joseph’s Orphanage would be a tragedy for Preston’s heritage. The proposals for the site include the demolition […]

5 years ago
Snow Patrol’s Preston gig rescheduled, while Blossoms announce return to the city

Snow Patrol at Nurnberg Rock im Park Indie rock band Snow Patrol have rescheduled their two Preston shows. The Northern Ireland band were due to perform at Blitz tonight as part of their Reworked tour, but have […]

5 years ago
Accident causing delays on Preston Ringway

Holiday Inn Junction of the Preston Ringway An accident has occurred on the Preston Ringway earlier this afternoon causing traffic issues in the area. Police have said that at around 12.30pm, an accident occurred between a car […]

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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
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