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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.

Derelict Sites art project to takeover Preston for one week

A week of sited performances in Preston will take place this April. Starting on April 11, the city centre will play host to a generous helping of arts events called […]

9 years ago
Broadband boost for Preston’s small businesses

  Small businesses in Preston will now be able to apply for grants of up to £3000 to boost their broadband. The Government’s broadband connection scheme covers up to £3000 […]

9 years ago
Opinion: Why the humble coffee bean is the answer to Preston’s Unhealthiest High-street label

Read about Ham and Jam coffee shop here Richard Lowthian is setting up Preston’s largest independent coffee shop. Here Richard gives his reaction to the latest report that Preston has […]

9 years ago
Students design new ideas for Stoneygate area of Preston city centre

Students at Avenham Park pavilion Architecture students at Preston’s university took over the Avenham Park pavilion to come up with a plan for the Stoneygate area of the city. The event, branded as Northern Soul, […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Markets: Frank Whittle Partnership chosen to lead redevelopment of markets area

Preston's Indoor Market The contract to oversee the development of Preston Markets has been awarded to a Preston firm. A multi-million pound redevelopment of the markets, which includes demolition of the current Indoor […]

9 years ago
Milda Okunyte RIP: Friends gather to celebrate artistic creativity of Lithuanian student who died on Tuesday

Milda Okunyte was studying illustration in Preston Friends have gathered to pay their respects to a talented illustration student who died in a suspected hit and run on Tuesday. Milda Okunyte, 20, was from Lithuania and studying […]

9 years ago
Watch: AJ’s Dream flashmob takes over Friargate and Flag Market

Flashmob for AJ's Dream in the city centre Dancers took over Friargate for a flash mob in front of bemused Preston shoppers on Saturday. If you’re on our app click here to watch. The dance raised funds and […]

9 years ago
Manchester Mill plans for retirement flats set for go ahead

Inside the care flats showing the courtyard area What was Manchester Mill is set to be turned into retirement flats. The £7 million scheme has been tabled by Mulbury Homes who want to build 70 extra care apartments […]

9 years ago
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