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Preston’s newspaper wars revealed in history talk

A former journalist will reveal the bitter rivalry between two Victorian newspaper proprietors in a scramble to launch Preston’s first evening newspaper. Dr Andrew Hobbs, now a journalism lecturer at […]

9 years ago
Heritage Open Days, Saturday September 12

The restoration bill for St Walburge's runs into the hundreds of thousands of pounds Day three of Heritage Open Days weekend, exploring the hidden gems of Preston, is the busiest and liveliest yet, but where to start? We’ve hopefully made that decision a little […]

9 years ago
Morris dancers set new world record on Preston Flag Market

Morris dancing groups from across Britain came together on Preston’s historic Flag Market on Saturday to set a new Guinness World Record for the greatest number of Morris dancers performing […]

9 years ago
Lancashire locals urged to attend adoption event

Lancashire County Council offices An information event is to be held  offering advice and guidance for anyone wishing to adopt. Anyone thinking about adopting is invited to attend County Hall on Fishergate Hill on […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Book signing at Waterstones by local author David John HindleNew

Growing up in Preston, with its eclectic range of transport, provided well-known historian David John Hindle with the inspiration to write his latest book on the transport heritage of Preston. […]

9 years ago
Oasis Social Club returns to Preston with Bingo night and railway station plan

Last time the team were at Preston Station Pic: Ashley Hardman An arts project exploring the welcoming traditions of Preston is returning to the city. The Oasis Social Club, brainchild of artist Rebecca Davies, makes its second visit to Preston with […]

9 years ago
Preston Bus scraps fares for an hour during Sundays in September

Preston Bus has announced the fare-free hour Pic: Gary Bond Want a free ride into Preston city centre during September? Preston Bus is scrapping fares on all bus routes into the city on Sundays during the month. Branded as Free […]

9 years ago
Lancashire Market: 22 pictures from a wet and warm Friargate

The Preston weather lived up to its wet promise but hardy food fans would not be put off as the Lancashire Market returned. Stalls lined Friargate with a mixture of […]

9 years ago
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