In pictures: PrestFest has crowds on the Flag Market despite the chill

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The cold weather didn’t stop more than 2,000 Prestonians having a good time on the Flag Market. We braved the elements to get on the dancefloor and in the DJ […]

8 years ago PrestFest sees Flag Market play host to Craig Charles and MistaJam DJ sets

Craig Charles and MistaJam both played hour-long sets in Preston Pic: Paul Melling More than 2,000 people showed up to celebrate Preston’s nightlife with a free DJ show on the […]

8 years ago St Joseph’s Orphanage among six key Preston sites which could be developed for new homes

An abandoned orphanage in Preston city centre, a car park and a former high school could all hold the key to easing the demand for new homes in Preston. Preston […]

8 years ago See inside Roper Hall following £400,000 refit

Roper Hall has now reopened after an extensive £400,000 refit. The pub, a mainstay of Preston’s student night life, has been closed for much of January to allow for significant […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston Bus Station western side to reopen from Wednesday

Preston Bus Station is due to be fully operational once more for the first time since early December. The western side of the grade-II building has been closed off since […]

8 years ago Cottam Hall homes to be built as protected newts given new home

Great Crested Newts have been caught and relocated in part of Preston ahead of a new housing development being built. Housebuilders Story Homes have been creating two new ponds for […]

8 years ago Boy racers at Market Hall car park see police patrols stepped up

Police in Preston have been patrolling the rooftop of city centre car parks after reports of anti-social behaviour. Cars have been using the empty Market Hall car park for late night racing […]

8 years ago World Senior Snooker Championships sets up at Preston Guild Hall

Famous names in the world of snooker return to Preston Guild Hall from Saturday lunchtime. The World Senior Snooker Championships has begun setting up in the venue. Broadcast on Sky […]

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