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Preston’s newspaper wars revealed in history talkA 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 12Day 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 MarketMorris 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 eventAn 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 HindleNewGrowing 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 planAn 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 SeptemberWant 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 FriargateThe 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 […]
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