Weekend planned to explore Preston’s railway heritage

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Railway enthusiasts and local history buffs will be offered a weekend to explore the history of Preston’s railways. The community heritage team at Lancashire County Council are offering the chance […]

9 years ago Preston in the Picture: September desktop calendar

It might be a bit late but it’s still worth taking a look at. The monthly calendar shot takes in Tulketh Mill for September. Once a symbol of Preston’s industrial […]

9 years ago Police appeal after sexual assault at house in Ribbleton

Police are appealing for information after a sexual assault at a house in Ribbleton. Detectives say the incident happened between 10pm and 11pm on Friday 6 September at a property […]

9 years ago Wooden Spoons Theatre Bring Cut Throat Tour To Preston.

You may have been on ghost walks or historical tours before, but few have explored the rich heritage of Preston. This city, at the heart of Lancashire, has its shadows, […]

9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Open City Preston: Event explores the empty buildings of the city centre

On Friday and Saturday, ‘In Certain Places’ hosted ‘Open City Preston 2013’, an event to explore the issue of empty buildings in Preston’s city centre. I went along to Friday’s […]

9 years ago In pictures: Rain comes down on final day of the Harris Flights

The Harris Flights has been blessed with sunshine for the majority of its four week run, but the heavens opened for the final day. Temporary steps between the Flag Market […]

9 years ago Preston Retail Skills Shop partnership with Aldi unveils apprentice take up in September

Back in June 2013 discount retailer Aldi announced that it would work in partnership with Preston Retail Skills Shop, run by Preston College, to promote this year’s Aldi Apprentice Scheme. The […]

9 years ago X-Factor star Diana Vickers visits Preston

Diana Vickers will be signing copies of her new album Music To Make Boys Cry at the Preston branch of HMV at 12 pm today (Sunday 15th September) Blackburn born […]

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