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Working a lunchtime shift with Preston’s famous Spud Brothers

Charlotte Jones serving customers on the Hot Potato Tram. Pic: Emilie Mwanza/Blog Preston We visited the TikTok viral Spudbros on Preston’s Flag Market, home to the famous jacket potatoes, boiled new potatoes and parched peas, and became Spudgirls for the day. We were […]

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Guild Ale House given ‘pub of the season’ award by CAMRA

The Guild Ale House in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston The Guild Ale House, one of Preston’s popular pubs for real ale, live music, and entertainment is celebrating another major award. Campaign for Real Ale – CAMRA- has awarded the […]

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Preston city centre bar All Hopes No Promises announce closure

A popular bar in Preston city centre is to close down at the end of this month. All Hopes No Promises in Guildhall Street will open up for a final […]

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Blog Preston’s arts, culture and city events coverage plan secures major backing

Crowds at the Windrush Festival in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Yates/Preston Photographic Society Multiple projects aimed at helping boost arts, culture and sport in Preston and the surrounding area are set to receive a funding lift. Blog Preston’s plan to increase its coverage […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s SHOP to host new exhibition by local photographer

Photographer Ash Hardman is exhibiting his work at SHOP. Pic Ash Hardman A new pop-up photography exhibition aims to start a discussion about housing in the UK. The Great British Housing Crisis – A Photography Exhibition features the work of photographer Ash […]

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Egg rolling tradition returns for 2024 at Avenham and Miller Parks

Children throw eggs down a hill for a previous egg rolling event Pic: Michael Porter Photography Egg rolling – an iconic tradition spanning more than 150 years – is once again scheduled to take place at Avenham and Miller Parks this Easter. Participants are encouraged to […]

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Kirkham man to flip 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market

Bill Hodgson (left) with Spud Brother, Jacob Nelson and the 226kg tyre. Pic: BP A man from Kirkham is flipping a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market, in collaboration with The Spud Brothers, to raise funds for vital treatment. Bill Hodgson, who […]

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Winckley Square guided walks taking place throughout March

A view of Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall Three guided walks are coming to Winckley Square this March. If you’re interested in the history of Preston then you may want to book onto one of these guided walks […]

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