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New book exploring Preston’s rich history and heritage

Keith with his new book at his signing in Preston Waterstones. A man from Preston has published a book about the city’s history to the present day, highlighting significant events and people. Keith Johnson, released ‘Preston: A Potted History’ this month, […]

3 weeks ago
Preston’s university helping teenagers achieve art ambitions

Labaina Himid, Peter Lloyd, Robin Fanner and Chloe Mason with the student ambassadors. This week, The Saturday Club’s art exhibition was opened by a Turner Prize Winner. The Club, a free weekly class for those aged 13-16, is run by the University of […]

4 weeks ago
Free film festival coming to Preston

Close up of a group of friends enjoying a movie in the cinema A free cultural film festival starts in Preston this week. The University of Central Lancashire’s Asia Pacific Film Festival will screen eight movies between Wednesday 27 March and Friday 26 April. […]

4 weeks ago
The Jalgos Journey in Preston – 1962 to …?

Jalgos Save Our Club t-shirt History is a story of the past. As a historian I am a correspondent of the past tasked with bringing it to life and sharing it with a wide audience […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Eggciting things to do in and around Preston for Easter 2024

Preston has been basking in mid-20 degree heat throughout the Easter weekend Pic: Tony Worrall With the blossom coming out across Preston, it can mean only one thing yolks – Easter is just around the corner. There’s plenty of eggciting activities going on across the […]

1 month ago
Special gin launched for Preston Caribbean Carnival’s 50th anniversary celebrations

Preston Caribbean Carnival gin A limited edition gin has been born to celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival’s 50th anniversary. The Carnival committee worked on the gin with Wild Fox Distillery, based in Inglewhite, who offer […]

1 month ago
National Football Museum brings new Pride of the Pitch exhibition to Lancashire Archives in Preston

Dick Kerr's Ladies Football Team, Preston 1920 Pic: Preston Digital Archive A brand new exhibition by the National Football Museum is launching in Preston. Pride of the Pitch chronicles Preston’s footballing icons from the Invincibles team of the 1880s to Dick, […]

1 month ago
Preston Caribbean club Jalgos holding open day this weekend as fears grow over future

Jalgos members Jalgos Sports and Social Club is holding on open day and night this weekend. The free event kicks off at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday 23 March) with a series of family-friendly […]

1 month ago
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