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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

Pictures as Preston’s Christmas Lights switched on for 2023

The finalise of the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On Pic: Preston BID The annual city lights switch on drew thousands of Prestonians to the Flag Market for the festive event. Performers at the event included TikTok sensations Max and Harvey, soul legend […]

5 months ago
The Harris celebrates 130th anniversary

The Harris community celebrating 130 Years The Harris has celebrated its 130th anniversary. The iconic cultural institution turned 130-years-old on 26 October. Back in 1893, the doors were opened by Lord Derby and eager visitors were welcomed […]

5 months ago
Preston Weekender postponed until 2024 due to Guild Hall ‘crumbly concrete’ roof

Event at the Flag Market Preston Weekender is due to go ahead in 2024 after a series of setbacks including the Guild Hall having ‘crumbly concrete’ in roof panels. The event is now due to […]

5 months ago
Preston for Palestine solidarity march sees 3,000 people take to city streets

Crowds on the Flag Market for the solidarity march Pic: Michael Lavalette There were demands for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as the rally made its way around the city centre route starting and ending on the Flag Market.

6 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement We’re looking for our 2023 Switch On Star to light up Preston this Christmas

Are you our Switch On star In partnership with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we are seeking nominations for a Proud Prestonian to switch on the city’s 2023 Christmas lights. The free Switch On […]

6 months ago
‘Preston for Palestine’ solidarity march to begin at Flag Market

The Flag Market in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall The rally on Sunday will begin on the Flag Market and then proceed around the city centre taking in Friargate and Fishergate before returning to the Flag Market.

6 months ago
Warning that Palestine Flag Market rally must focus on ‘betterment of welfare’

A view across the Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall One of the organisers of a rally being staged in Preston to show solidarity with the Palestinian people caught up in the conflict in Gaza says that the situation unfolding […]

6 months ago
Adult gaming centre plan for listed Preston building

Proposed arcade site in Preston A listed building in one of the busiest parts of Preston city centre could be turned into an adult gaming arcade. The venture would be housed in a former building […]

6 months ago
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