Preston Locations

Covering the North, South, East, West and Centre of the city of Preston we aim to bring you news and information for the area near you in Preston. These areas do not follow the electoral boundaries of Preston City Council, which differ, especially since they were re-drawn.

1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 11

NEWSFLASH: 14 November 1715 – Soon after 7.00am: A messenger is sent from rebels to Wills to confirm that his terms were accepted and that the rebels would surrender unconditionally. The […]

8 years ago A full house for The Blackout film premiere screening at Preston’s Guild Hall

The long awaited premiere screening of The Blackout film finally arrived on Thursday evening 12 November 2015. The independent film which was the brainchild of filmmaker Alan Livesey, has been […]

8 years ago Guild Wheel campaigners express ‘dismay’ at Lancashire County Council’s plans to protect cycle route

Cycling campaigners have hit out at Lancashire County Council following an announcement about the Guild Wheel. Last week the leader of the county council pledged to protect the popular 21-mile […]

8 years ago 1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 10

NEWSFLASH: 13 November 1715 – Fishergate escape route blocked. Jacobites in Preston town centre surrounded by Government troops. 10.00am – Lieutenant-General Carpenter arrives from Clitheroe with 2,500 men to join Wills. Carpenter […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston weather warning: Heavy rain expected to batter city during Christmas lights switch on

Preston’s Christmas lights switch on is set to coincide with a strong and westerly flow according to weather forecasters. In true Preston tradition the first Fishergate switch on will see […]

8 years ago 1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 9

NEWSFLASH: 12 November 1715 – Major-General Wills and his troops leave Wigan early in the morning and advance to Preston. His soldiers are the infantry regiment of Brigadier Preston, and the […]

8 years ago 1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 8

NEWSFLASH: 11 November 1715 – Major-General Wills, the Government Army commander, leaves Manchester for Wigan. 7.00pm: The Earl of Derwentwater is told that Major-General Wills is to march from Wigan to […]

8 years ago Homage paid to cast, crew and University of Central Lancashire, prior to premiere screening

As official sponsors of the Blackout Film Project, the Blog Preston team have been shadowing the film crew and cast for almost twelve months and will continue to do so, right up to […]

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