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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 Weekender issues ‘low ticket warning’

Event at the Flag Market A low ticket warning has been issued for 2024’s Preston Weekender. The Preston Bank Holiday Weekender has released its final wave of tickets with early-bird and general admission tickets having […]

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Preston Makers Market to bring more than 70 stalls to Flag Market

A busy makers market during March on the Flag Market Pic: Preston Makers Market The latest Makers Market will sprawl across the Flag Market once again this weekend. Taking place on Saturday (13 April) the market, which is free to visit, features dozens of […]

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Ribble Estuary flood alert issued as strong winds and high tide combine

Looking out at the Bullnose near Preston Docks Pic: Blog Preston A flood alert has been issued for Ribble Estuary, for the section running from Preston Docks westwards, due to strong winds. Strong north-westerly winds will coincide with the high spring […]

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Preston Orpheus Choir bringing spring concert to city

Preston Orpheus Choir rehearsing Star Journey Preston Orpheus Choir is bringing a spring concert to the city this month. The choir will perform Gloria! with Music Director Dan Adams, accompanist Paul Greenhalgh and featuring soloists Aimée Maria Harris […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Young man left with injuries after 2am assault outside Baluga

Baluga Bar Pic: Tony Worrall A man in his 20s was assaulted outside a bar in Preston city centre in an incident last month. Police were called to the scene outside Baluga nightclub on 23 […]

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Frenchwood man Wilbur’s 40 year journey as a youth worker at The Foxton Centre

Micheal Wiltshire, youth worker of 40 years at The Foxton Centre. Michael Wiltshire, also known as Wilbur, is a civil servant in Preston but also works as a part-time project worker at The Foxton Centre, making a difference in young people’s […]

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Aldi at Preston Docks opening details confirmed

The new Aldi pictured at the Docks Pic: Christopher Murray/Ashton-on-Ribble PR1 & PR2 Community Final preparations are taking place for Preston’s new Aldi store opening later this month. The supermarket chain has announced Team GB cycling star Josie Knight is to cut the ribbon […]

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Demolition job on The Foxton Centre’s Avenham base begins

The demolition site at Knowsley Street For more than five decades The Foxton Centre has stood on Knowsley Street in Avenham. Now the youth and community centre is being knocked down to make way for a […]

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