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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.

Traffic chaos end in sight as reopening date for Fishergate Hill set

Traffic around Fishergate Hill Fishergate Hill in Preston is due to reopen next week after repairs needed as a result of a pipe burst which happened last week. Fishergate Hill is currently closed from […]

21 hours ago
Willy Banjo charity Christmas event returns to The Ferret

The Ferret Pic: Cutting Edge Willy Banjo’s Amazing Almost-Annual Charity Christmas Do is returning to The Ferret for another year. The event will be at the pub and will be raising money for The Foxton […]

23 hours ago
The Salvation Army in Preston launches annual Christmas present appeal

A child receiving a Christmas gift from the Salvation Army appeal Pic: Salvation Army Preston The Salvation Army in Preston has launched its appeal drive for presents and support for families who are struggling this Christmas. More than 700 gifts were donated last year to […]

1 day ago
Fishergate Hill water main repair delayed due to ‘specialist’ road material

The repair to Fishergate Hill’s water main has been delayed due to needing “specialist” road material, it has been reported. United Utilities have said it has completed the repair to […]

2 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement Alt-rock band of Preston students making waves on the North West music scene

Cadaver Beach performing at The Ferret Pic: Michael Porter Photography On alternative-rock band made up of four Preston students is making waves on the North West music scene. Freyja, Kian, Taylor and Becca, who all attend Cardinal Newman College, make […]

3 days ago
Review: Preston’s Pizza Express delivering Dali-tious pizzas for premium prices

Pizza Express Hot American pizza This week my daughter GZ and I thought we’d try a takeaway from one of the big chains to see how they compared to Preston’s independent restaurants and takeaways. Pizza […]

5 days ago
Fishergate Hill still closed as United Utilities repairs continue

The road closure in Fishergate Hill Pic: Blog Preston A major road in and out of Preston is to remain closed throughout the weekend with no timeframe yet for reopening. United Utilities are continuing to repair the burst water […]

5 days ago
Preston Railway Station worst in the UK for cancellations, new data says

Setting sun over Preston Railway Station pic: Tony Worrall New data reveals that Preston has the worst train station in the UK for cancellations. Nine out of the ten worst stations are in the north, but Preston takes the […]

5 days ago
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