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In pictures: Preston’s first ever busking festival

It may have been raining but there’s no way a little bit of wet weather was going to stop Preston’s first ever busking festival. The event which took place on […]

8 years ago
1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 1

  Relive the Battle of Preston with Preston Historical Society. Discover all about the issues and people involved in the run-up to the battle; 2015 being the year of the […]

8 years ago
Silly Billy’s weekly diary: Week 2

Hello again Preston Peeps! It’s me Silly Billy with your latest blog all about the exciting new Panto Sleeping Beauty coming your way to the Guild Hall this December! It’s […]

8 years ago
Preston celebrates the 300th anniversary of the last battle in England

Three hundred years ago, in 1715, the last battle in England was fought in Preston, Lancashire between English government forces and the Jacobite rebels. Over the next few weeks and […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston unsung heroes from First World War to be remembered

From left clockwise: Joseph Garstang, John Gregson and Beatrice Blackburn Three unsung heroes from Preston’s First World War story are to be revealed in a new city walking tour. Beatrice Blackhurst, Joseph Garstang and John Gregson all played a role […]

8 years ago
Lancashire Business Expo to return to Preston Guild Hall in 2016

The Business Expo 2015 in the Guild Hall A second Lancashire Business Expo has been organised at Preston Guild Hall after the first saw more than 2,000 people attend. Organisers Shout Network say they will expand the event […]

8 years ago
Preston Busking Festival to see music ring through city centre streets

Charlotte Macdonald is one of the acts already registered to perform Buskers are set to take over the streets of Preston for a one day festival. Tens of busking spots have been allocated throughout the city centre to raise money for […]

8 years ago
Preston Christmas Lights switch on 2015: Alesha Dixon to headline as switch on moves to Fishergate

Alesha Dixon is unlikely to be wearing this outfit when visiting Preston in November Alesha Dixon has been confirmed as switching on Preston’s Christmas Lights. Fishergate will be packed with thousands to watch the festive season be officially started as Dixon flicks the switch. […]

8 years ago
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