Virgin Trains apprentice driver to be based at Preston

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.

Simon in the cab of a Virgin Train He’s beaten more than 400 people to the job to be one of Virgin Train’s new drivers. Simon Tyrer, 29, was selected […]

6 years ago Preston’s new market development nears completion

Inside the new Market Hall We’ve been for a sneak preview of progress on the Preston Markets development, as the scheduled date for completion of the £4million project draws closer. […]

6 years ago Giant Christmas tree returning to Preston city centre

Christmas tree making its way into the Flag Market Pic: Jonny Esfahan The giant Christmas tree is back in Preston city centre ready for the festive season. Preston’s Business Improvement […]

6 years ago Hurricane Irma students to be formally welcomed to Preston

Some of the students arriving to study in Preston More than 600 medical students who were displaced by Hurricane Irma and are studying in Preston are to see a civic […]

6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement 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 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 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 […]

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