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Enormous crowd enjoys Tippings Christmas lights switch on at Cottam

The sea of people at the Cottam lights switch on as seen from the switch on stage Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation An enormous crowd turned out for the switching on of a Preston Christmas tradition. The Tippings family house in Cottam has become a mecca for festive fans over the last […]

4 months ago
Proud ambassador for autism Jake switches on the Preston Christmas lights for 2023

Switch On Star Jake Ogden Proud Leyland lad Jake Ogden has switched on the city’s Christmas lights for 2023. Jake, who has autism, won the Switch On Star competition in recognition of his tireless charity work. Jake […]

4 months ago
Santa Dash for St Catherine’s Hospice returning to Preston Docks

Preparing to race around the Docks for the Santa Dash Pic: St Catherine's Hospice Hundreds of Santa’s will make their way around Preston Docks for the annual city Santa Dash. Running to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice there’s almost 300 people already registered […]

4 months ago
Pictures as Preston’s Christmas Lights switched on for 2023

The finalise of the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On Pic: Preston BID The annual city lights switch on drew thousands of Prestonians to the Flag Market for the festive event. Performers at the event included TikTok sensations Max and Harvey, soul legend […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Transformation of neglected part of Preston continues with Christmas food, drink and entertainment pop-up

Ben Casey, Christine Cort and Neil Thornton Pic: Oliver White The exciting transformation of a neglected part of Preston continues at pace, with a Christmas food, drink and entertainment pop-up heralding the launch of a major new venue in the city. Chew’s […]

4 months ago
Christmas appeal to help ensure children and young people in Preston receive festive gifts returns

Donations to last year's Christmas appeal at Cotton Court Pic: Cotton Court A Christmas appeal to help children and young people across Preston and Lancashire has returned. Cotton Court Business Centre in Church Street is backing the Christmas Gift Appeal in aid […]

4 months ago
Preston city centre free Christmas parking hours confirmed for 2023

Penny Street car park Free parking in Preston city centre in the run up to Christmas has been confirmed. For the city’s Christmas Lights Switch On at the Flag Market on Saturday 18 November […]

5 months ago
Tippings’ Christmas Lights switch on in Cottam planned for late November

The Tipping's family's Christmas lights have become a festive tradition in the city and they are being turned on during a special switch on ceremony this year.

5 months ago
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