A popular city artist has created an image of a building in Winckley Square to celebrate its ‘remarkable’ story. David Robinson creates illustrations of landmarks across Lancashire and famous people. […]

An author has written a new book which celebrates the career of Preston-born comedy performer, John Inman. Gary Wharton, 55 who is Cardiff-based, details the long working life of the […]

Work has begun to install a new hybrid heating system at Samlesbury Hall in Preston. The ‘greener’ system will allow them to choose between using electricity or gas in the […]

A Preston-born author has published a new novel which explores the myths around the ‘witch of Woodplumpton’, Meg Shelton. David Hatton, who was brought up in Ashton-on-Ribble and now lives […]

The latest blue plaque to mark an important point in Preston’s history has been unveiled. The blue plaque – located in Garden Street near Fishergate car park – commemorates the […]

Blog Preston has covered many stories recently about potential redevelopment of the city centre and the decline of the traditional high street. I’ve taken a look back at the Fishergate […]

A self-guided walk around Preston city centre is available for ‘datestone detectives’. The Friends of Winckley Square have created the Going On A Date booklet to help people explore different […]

An extensive renovation project at Astley Hall, in Chorley, secured a prestigious heritage award at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor’s Regional Awards. A major conservation repairs project, developed by […]