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Preston City Centre

The city centre includes the administrative and main shopping areas of the city. The city’s law courts are found here, police station, town hall and of course Preston Bus Station. The electoral ward is known as Town Centre despite the change to city status.

‘Curiosity encouraged’ at free exhibition taking place at SHOP Preston

Susie Jones holding a camera Local artist Susie Jones says ‘curiosity is encouraged’ for her new exhibition at SHOP Preston. Described as an event as much as an exhibition, the images from Susie and other […]

10 hours ago
Taco Bell confirmed for Thursday to coincide with Animate complex official opening

Taco Bell in Preston The second eatery at Preston’s new Animate cinema and leisure complex will open on the day of the attraction’s official launch later this week. Mexican-inspired Taco Bell will welcome its […]

12 hours ago
Preston’s Animate cinema and leisure complex car park – prices, entry and more

Entrance from Ringway to the new Animate car park Pic: Sonia Bashir Preston’s new entertainment and leisure complex opens this week including a new eight-screen cinema. As part of the building there’s a new city centre car park to replace the former […]

16 hours ago
Lancashire Women Charity finds new temporary home after Church Street offices flooded

The two teams collaborated Pic: Fedcap Non-profit charity Fedcap is providing a temporary base for The Lancashire Women Charity following their original premises being flooded. Through the water damage of their previous Church Street venue , […]

20 hours ago
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Inside The Plungington as it re-opens after huge makeover

The newly refurbished Plungington pub on opening weekend Pic: Blog Preston The Plungington has made a triumphant return to Fulwood, offering a warm and cosy atmosphere that instantly makes you feel right at home. The recent refurbishment by Admiral Taverns costing […]

1 day ago
Woman in her 70s hurt during attempted robbery at Preston Bus Station

A pensioner was injured during an attempted robbery at Preston Bus Station. Preston Police say the woman, in her 70s, received injuries to her neck and arm. Police say the […]

1 day ago
Open day to celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival with dance, costumes and kids activities

African Backpack, created in 2014 by Jane Blackburn An open day at Lancashire Archives will celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival. The Archives, located in Bow Lane in the city centre, is currently hosting the Sunshine, Soca and Spice exhibition. […]

1 day ago
New Animate food and drink hall remains on track despite sister operator going bust

The Animate concourse along the side of the city's Market Hall Pic: Blog Preston A new food and drink hall within Preston’s new Animate complex remains on track despite one of the operators other ventures going bust. Northern Lights Group say they remain committed […]

2 days ago
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