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One of Preston’s oldest pubs Ye Olde Blue Bell has closed

Ye Olde Blue Belle in Church Street Pic: Blog Preston A historic pub in the centre of Preston has closed its doors. Ye Olde Blue Bell in Church Street is part of the Samuel Smiths brewery chain. The pub is […]

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Armed Forces Covenant is re-signed by Preston City Council in commitment to city’s military

Members from Preston City Council and the armed forces. Last week, members of the Armed Forces and Preston City Council gathered to re-sign The Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise by local authorities that together they ‘acknowledge and […]

23 hours ago
Open day to celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival with dance, costumes and kids activities

African Backpack, created in 2014 by Jane Blackburn An open day at Lancashire Archives will celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival. The Archives, located in Bow Lane in the city centre, is currently hosting the Sunshine, Soca and Spice exhibition. […]

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Why the Battle of Preston changed the course of history

Moor Park sunset Pic: Shabbagaz Imagine being up to your knees in cold, sticky mud, your clothes are drenched and you haven’t eaten a proper meal in weeks. Then you turn to see thousands of […]

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TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois releases clip from his visit to Preston Docks

Francis reacting to train at Preston Docks. Pic: Francis Borgeois Social media megastar Francis Bourgeois has released his Preston Docks trainspotting video after being sighted in the area last month. With more than five million followers across Tiktok, Instagram and […]

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Harris Museum and Art Gallery reopening date uncertain as gallery works begin

The Harris has been closed for refurbishment works since 2022 Pic: Lynn Fielding A new fit-out contractor has begun work on the delayed Harris Museum and Art Gallery restoration. Preston City Council has been officially handed back the grade-I listed museum by Conlon […]

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The In-Between Places: A chance to shape overlooked parts of Preston city centre

In-Between Places identities some buildings scattered in and around the city centre for potential new uses Pic: Studio John Bridge Away from the big redevelopment schemes and plans for new tower blocks and more in Preston city centre sit many buildings often overlooked. Some are listed, some are not, but […]

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Preston Bus Station ranked by Guardian readers as one of favourite brutalist buildings in the world

The distinctive curves of Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Bus Station has been named as one of the world’s favourite brutalist buildings. A new list compiled by The Guardian asked architectural fans for the buildings they loved in […]

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