Preston Tech Connection launching with virtual reality event at Society1

Peter Marquis and his firm caught breaching environmental rules over waste
Preston’s Peace Garden is unveiled and Friargate is finally finished
Eldon Primary School vows to fight damning Ofsted report and slams ‘small number of parents’
Review: Little Town Dairy tea rooms has cake to rye for, but the poached eggs ain’t cheap
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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.

Preston is set to become a hub for tech enthusiasts as a new group focused on digital technologies hosts its first event this month. Founded by Neon Mountain and Society1, Preston Tech Connection brings […]

1 day ago Outgoing governor at Eldon Primary School launches blistering public attack on Lancashire County Council

The governing body of a primary school in Preston, which was recently rated as “inadequate” by Ofsted inspectors, has been replaced – with its former chair launching a blistering public […]

2 days ago Two Preston primary schools promote Fairtrade through football

Last month, young footballers from English Martyrs Primary School in Preston challenged their neighbours, St Stephen’s to a seven-aside football match. The game, on Friday 20 September, featured a fairly […]

2 days ago Restoration of former Park Hotel moves a step forward after affordable housing windfall waived

The long-awaited restoration of Preston’s former Park Hotel has moved a step closer after councillors agreed to forgo a potential future affordable housing windfall in order to get the project […]

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Advertisement Police seek teenage girl after attempted robbery in Preston city centre

A picture of a girl has been released after an attempted robbery in Preston city centre. Preston Police say the incident took place close to the St John’s Shopping Centre […]

2 days ago Board games café prepares to roll the dice on opening in Preston city centre

A board games café is to open in the centre of Preston opposite Preston’s Market Hall. The Dice Box has taken on the former TSB bank unit at the front […]

2 days ago Plungington social club’s Halloween party plan faces objections

Plans for a social club’s late-night Halloween event are facing opposition from police and environmental health. Emmanuel Social Club, based in Plungington, wants to run a Halloween party on Saturday […]

2 days ago Man arrested after Deepdale rooftop stand-off with police

A rooftop stand-off closed a road in Deepdale throughout Sunday evening. Preston Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Peel Hall Street. Parts of the road along […]

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