Purple Flag for safe Preston city centre night out to have permanent home

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.

The city is officially flying the Purple Flag for having a great and safe night out. Preston City Council and Preston Business Improvement District have officially received the flag at […]

2 weeks ago Fresh fades and new garms as rebranded Preston barbershop hosts indie fashion label pop up shop this weekend

A recently rebranded Preston City Centre barbershop is hosting a pop up shop this weekend. Everyday People – formerly JB Barbershop – will welcome Lorénzo Black on Sunday (19 November). […]

2 weeks ago Two men wanted by police after Preston city centre attack on man in Fishergate

Two men are being sought in connection with an assault in Preston city centre. Preston Police say a man was attacked in Fishergate in an incident that began outside WH […]

2 weeks ago Multiple Preston landmarks on the Historic England ‘at risk’ list

Multiple landmarks in Preston are on the Historic England ‘at risk’ list. The register, which identifies sites most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or […]

2 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement Christmas appeal to help ensure children and young people in Preston receive festive gifts returns

A Christmas appeal to help children and young people across Preston and Lancashire has returned. Cotton Court Business Centre in Church Street is backing the Christmas Gift Appeal in aid […]

2 weeks ago Revised plans for historic former school building in Preston approved

Work to breathe new life into a historic former school building in Preston can begin after revised plans were given the nod by the city council. The first floor of […]

2 weeks ago Plans to demolish Avenham tower blocks lodged for Onward Homes development

Plans to demolish three tower blocks in Queen Street in Avenham are in. Onward Homes are planning to build 380 new affordable homes on the former Horrocks Mill site. Carlisle House, Richmond […]

2 weeks ago Man found dead in Preston flat identified after police appeal

A man who was found dead in Preston city centre has now been formally identified. Preston Police released images of distinctive tattoos in an effort to trace a next of […]

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