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The Flag Market is within the centre of Preston, the central square it is faced onto by the Harris Museum and Art Gallery amongst other buildings

Pete Tong and Embrace bring 3,000 revellers to Preston’s Flag Market

Preston Weekender on the Sunday. Credit: Michael Porter Photography Music fans were treated to a bumper bank holiday weekend as dance and rock legends took to The Preston Weekender stage on the Flag Market. The city centre came alive […]

2 weeks ago
In pictures: Preston lights VE Day beacon in 80th anniversary commemoration

The beacon lit on the Harris balcony Pic: Paul Yates Preston joined national commemorations for VE Day with a beacon lighting to mark 80 years since the end of fighting in Europe. Military veterans and civic leaders, and the public, […]

2 weeks ago
Preston’s VJ Day service and military parade confirmed

A previous military parade in Preston city centre Pic: Michael Porter Photography As VE Day commemorations prepare to take place on the Flag Market during Thursday the city has confirmed how it will also mark 80 years since VJ Day. Victory Over […]

2 weeks ago
In pictures: Spot yourself at Preston Weekender as city partied to Pete Tong and Embrace on Flag Market

Stage at the Preston Weekender on the Flag Market Pic: Michael Porter Photography Dancing shoes were well and truly on in Preston over the Bank Holiday weekend. The city enjoyed two nights of live music as the Preston Weekender returned. Taking place over […]

2 weeks ago
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In pictures: Preston Weekender day two sees indie rock classics at the Flag Market

Preston Weekender on the Sunday. Credit: Michael Porter Photography The Preston Weekender is in the books and it brought two big outdoor shows to the city centre. Saturday saw Pete Tong perform with Sam Divine, Macy Lancaster and Mark […]

3 weeks ago
In pictures: Preston Weekender raves on the Flag Market to Pete Tong and Sam Divine

Going off at the Weekender Pic: Michael Porter Preston continues to bask in balmy Spring temperatures and it was a sweaty affair on the Flag Market during Saturday night. The first day of the Preston Weekender saw the […]

3 weeks ago
City centre road closure for The Preston Weekender

The Preston Weekender 2024 Pic: Blog Preston A city centre road closure has been put in place ahead of The Preston Weekender. Taking place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, the event will see headliners Pete […]

3 weeks ago
Details of VE Day events across Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Lostock Hall and Longridge

Beacon lighting on the Flag Market Pic: Michael Porter Photography As Preston prepares to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), a series of commemorative events will be held across the city and beyond. VE […]

3 weeks ago
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