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.
Final Lancashire Fringe Festival show in Preston sells out after high demand forces ticketingUnprecedented audience numbers at the Lancashire Fringe Festival prompted organisers to make the final show ticketed, with tickets selling out less than an hour later. Demand for Louise Orwin’s acclaimed […]
3 days ago Discover local talent and tasty treats at Preston Makers Market this OctoberThe Makers Market is bringing the best of the North West to Preston’s Flag Market once again on Saturday 12 October. Running from 10am to 4pm, the market promises to be filled with local […]
4 days ago Local writer returns to Lancashire Fringe Festival with haunting new play at Preston’s The FerretA new play by Kirkham-born writer Sarah Green is set to debut at Lancashire Fringe Festival. Green’s latest work, Jo and Dave Have Moved, is a one-act, 60-minute play commissioned specifically […]
4 days ago Free health checks, therapy dogs and live entertainment at Preston Wellfest event this weekendPreston Wellfest is hosting a special health and wellbeing event on the Flag Market this weekend. Taking place between 10.30am and 3.30pm on Saturday (5 October), the free drop-in event […]
5 days agoThe Girly Organist created by Dr Rebekah Okpoti is set to make a stylish appearance in Preston for Lancashire Fringe Festival. Known for her big frocks and big hair, Rebekah […]
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1 week ago Four free October half-term family events at The Guild LoungePreston’s Guild Lounge is hosting four events during the course of the October half-term. The foyer venue in the building is running storytime, lantern-making workshops, Diwali decorating and crafting for […]
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