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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.

Preston needs more high-quality retail and leisure space in the city centre, according to a new study. A study by Deloitte LLP, commissioned by Preston City Council, says the next […]

11 years ago Outdoor film screenings confirmed for the Harris Flights

The results of the outdoor cinema showings vote has been revealed. Some classic films will be shown on the Harris Flights on Friday 13 September and Saturday 14 September. Classic […]

11 years ago In pictures: Celebration of African culture at the Harris Flights

A fashion show at the Harris Flights turned into an impromptu carnival of dance and music as the audience joined in the celebration. The guys where strutting their stuff in […]

11 years ago The Courteeners to headline 53 Degrees in December

The Courteeners have announced a headline show in Preston in December. The Manchester band, led by Liam Fray, will play 53 Degrees on Monday 2 December. They’ve spent the summer […]

11 years ago

Advertisement Harris Museum to be lit up with dazzling light display as part of the Harris Flights

A light display will be projected against the Harris Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday evening. As part of the Harris Flights the Postcards in Preston will shine a psychedelic […]

11 years ago Voting opens for Alive After Five awards to celebrate best city centre venues

Prestonians are being asked to vote for their favourite city centre venue. Categories including best restaurant, entertainment venue, pub, manager, waiter or waitress and entertainer of the year are up […]

11 years ago Masterpieces: Lowry, Hockney and Nash crossing the Pennines for Harris Museum & Art Gallery exhibition

A collection of paintings will be crossing the Pennines for a special exhibition at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery. Works by David Hockney, LS Lowry, Walter Sickert and Paul […]

11 years ago CCTV images released as police appeal for information on Friargate assault

Police are wanting to trace three women following what they describe as a sustained and unprovoked assault on a teenager. CCTV images have been released after a teenage girl from […]

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