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Icelandic singer-songwriter joins local musician for an intimate gig

An Icelandic singer-songwriter is set to play an intimate gig at The Continental next month. Kalli, the former frontman of Reykjavik-based band Without Gravity, will be joining local songwriter Mark Whiteside […]

5 months ago
‘Pauline in yellow dress’ mural adorns wall of Friargate pub

Pauline in the yellow dress re-created in mural form Pic: Shawn Sharpe The iconic Preston painting - which hangs in the Harris - has been given a modern makeover in Shawn Sharpe's latest creation.

5 months ago
Popular Preston city centre mural confirmed to be staying

Shawn Sharpe's mural Mother takes pride of place on Church Street. Pic Lisa Brown A huge – and hugely popular – new mural in Preston city centre will remain in place after town hall officials concluded that it did not harm the listed building […]

5 months ago
Luke Wright bringing smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe 2023 show to Preston

Luke Wright A smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe 2023 show is coming to Preston. Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee is on at The Ferret next month. The show is said to be poet Wright’s most […]

5 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham Girls’ High School receive arts teaching quality award

Pupils at Penwortham Girls' High School in a music lesson Pic: Penwortham Girls' High School The high school was inspected by Arts Council England who were impressed by the commitment that runs deep at the school to the arts and culture.

5 months ago
Rage on – Preston’s Evil Blizzard are back!

Evil Blizzard Fans travel the length of the country to see them, they’ve graced the cover of the national press, hung out with Mark E Smith, and were the last band to […]

6 months ago
Preston Makers Market returns to Flag Market – full list of stalls

The Harris looks on as the Makers Market takes place Pic: Tony Worrall The Makers Market is set to return to Preston Flag Market this weekend. The event has been held in Fishergate Shopping Centre car park opposite Preston Railway Station temporarily but […]

6 months ago
Unpicking and examining the setbacks that delayed Harris Museum renovation

Harris Museum and Art Gallery under cover during restoration works Pic: Blog Preston The reopening of Preston’s Harris Museum has been delayed by a series of setbacks encountered during the ongoing renovation of the building. The landmark city attraction closed exactly two years […]

6 months ago
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