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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.

Experience Ramadan with Sisters 4 Sisters

Sofia from the group is far right in full niqab Sisters 4 Sisters group As part of the Ramadan celebrations being held across Preston throughout May and June, Islamic women’s support group, Sisters4Sisters, are holding an ‘Experiencing Ramadan’ evening on […]

6 years ago
Driver crashes into Fishergate Bollard’s structure and spills fuel

The Audi mounted the plinth's support structure Pic: Dil Miah The Audi mounted the plinth’s support structure Pic: Dil Miah Another driver has come unstuck trying to navigate the bottom end of Fishergate near the railway station. British Transport Police […]

6 years ago
Explore Preston’s history with a new kind of A to Z

Frames parade at the Guild in 1952 Frames parade at the Guild in 1952 From cotton barons to clocks there’s all kinds of Preston history in a new book about the city. Preston A-Z is not the […]

6 years ago
Climbing the UK’s Three Peaks won’t stop this Preston man’s fundraising efforts

These Preston Lads have completed the UK’s Three Peak challenge to raise money for their friend. Climbing the UK’s Three Peaks will not stop this Preston man from continuing his […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How we’re helping Summer Saturdays to happen on the Flag Market

Sun shines on a Flag Market event Pic: Tony Worrall Sun shines on a Flag Market event Pic: Tony Worrall A diverse summer of events is taking place on the city’s Flag Market and Blog Preston is helping to make […]

6 years ago
Appeal after cyclist hurt in Guildway hit and run

Guild Way flyover Pic: Google Guild Way flyover Pic: Google A cyclist was hurt following a crash on Wednesday (24 May) evening. Preston Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Guildway, the A59 […]

6 years ago
Foodbank art installation to be created on the Flag Market

A large-scale artwork highlighting the rising use of foodbanks in Preston and Lancashire is to be made on the city’s Flag Market. Making A Mark brings together artists and makes […]

6 years ago
Here’s how many motorists have been caught by London Road cameras

Average speed camera in London Road Average speed camera in London Road More than a year on from average speed cameras being introduced along a stretch of road from Preston city centre to Walton-le-Dale more than […]

6 years ago
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