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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.

The Harris applies for a permanent alcohol licence

The Harris has regularly had temporary event licences for the likes of Harris Live Pic: Tony Worrall The Harris has regularly had temporary event licences for the likes of Harris Live Pic: Tony Worrall You might soon be able to enjoy a glass of wine with your […]

6 years ago
Dave Gorman has confirmed a Preston date for 2018 tour

Dave Gorman is making his return to Preston Dave Gorman is making his return to Preston One of Britain’s top comedians has announced a date in Preston. Dave Gorman is returning to the city with his ‘With Great […]

6 years ago
Man arrested after hitting police car during city centre chase

Vehicle pursued in Preston stopped with assistance from @LancsPolDogUnit. Driver detained and in a cell.#Team3TacOps #Teamwork pic.twitter.com/2tgTNdIfq9 — Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) November 14, 2017 A police officer has been […]

6 years ago
Pictures show inside Preston’s Old Post Office

As the builders prepare to move in this is a rare glimpse inside the former Post Office building in the heart of Preston. What will become the Harris Hotel is […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Faith groups come together for a feast to celebrate in Preston

Interfaith feast in Shepherd Street Interfaith feast in Shepherd Street A Feast of Faiths kicked off Interfaith Week in Preston on Remembrance Sunday, marking the beginning of a week-long celebration of inter-faith understanding and awareness. […]

6 years ago
Preston to Manchester Christmas Markets bus service launched

Manchester Christmas Market Pic: Manchester Street Snaps Manchester Christmas Market Pic: Manchester Street Snaps Shoppers wanting a Christmas Markets trip can use a dedicated bus service from the city. Stagecoach has begun operating the X61 which has […]

6 years ago
Army gather at Preston Minster to remember the fallen

A formal dress cap and badge inside the Minster with the soldiers in the background during the service A formal dress cap and badge inside the Minster with the soldiers in the background during the service Pic: Sgt Jamie Peters RLC Preston Minster fell silent during Friday to mark […]

6 years ago
Preston marks Remembrance Sunday with parade

The Cenotaph during the 2017 remembrance service Pic: Paul Melling The Cenotaph was the focal point for the Remembrance service Pic: Paul Melling Preston came to a halt to remember its fallen soldiers. Remembrance Sunday was marked by a veterans […]

6 years ago
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