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Sport Relief runs and swims return to Preston

Denise Lewis, Mel C and Jake Humphreys are just some of the big names backing Sport Relief in 2016 A sponsored run to raise money for community-based sports in the UK is to take place for Preston. Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile returns to Avenham and Miller Park on Sunday 20 […]

8 years ago
Guided tours telling the stories of Preston First World War unsung heroes return

A popular event marking the untold stories of three unsung Preston heroes during the First World War is returning to the city. History guides take you on a journey through […]

8 years ago
Outpouring of free food, drinks and entertainment in reaction to EDL protests

A community celebration was held at the Flag Market today in response to the protests by the English Defence League. You can recap all our live coverage from both events […]

8 years ago
Community Celebration Day to be held on Preston Flag Market while English Defence League protest

The Flag Market is to host the community day Pic: Tony Worrall The Flag Market of Preston will be alive with a show of community support. A Community Celebration Day has been organised on the same day as the English Defence League […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Watch the Chinese New Year parade in Preston

The dragon making its way to the Flag Market for Chinese New Year Preston came alive to the sounds of Chinese New Year on Saturday. A dragon parade dances its way from the Harris Museum to the Flag Market three times. Michael Casterton […]

8 years ago
Worldwide hit show Dirty Pakistani Lingerie coming to The Continental

Aizzah Fatima airing her dirty lingerie An award-winning play which has sold out venues across the world is coming to Preston. Dirty Pakistani Lingerie tells the stories of six Muslim-American women aged six to 65. Written […]

8 years ago
Ronnie O’Sullivan returns to Preston Guild Hall to do battle with Judd Trump

Ronnie v Judd Snooker superstar Ronnie O’Sullivan makes a return to Preston Guild Hall for a special one-off grudge match. ‘The Rocket’, who still holds the record for the fastest ever 147 break, […]

8 years ago
Detroit Soup crowdfunding idea comes to Preston

UCLan Graduate Intern Blaine Walsh, UCLan Enterprise Manager Sally Bate, founder of Detroit Soup Amy Kaherl and Anne Newman, UCLan Enterprise Development Manager. An idea which helps fund community projects in America is making its way to Preston. Detroit Soup sees attendees at events give a small donation as they receive a bowl […]

8 years ago
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