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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.

Pre-school at Preston university receives top rating from Ofsted

The pre-school at UCLan The pre-school at UCLan A child-care centre at Preston’s university ha been given the highest mark by Ofsted. UCLan’s Pre-School Centre was given the outstanding rating in the latest inspection […]

7 years ago
Crews called to van fire near city centre

Crews were called to this street in Preston. Credit: Google Crews from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service were called to a fire early this morning (July 12). One fire engine […]

7 years ago
Guild Way roadworks delayed for 24-hours

Marsh Lane heading out of the city is being closed off Pic: Google Marsh Lane heading out of the city is being closed off Pic: Google Highways workers have been forced to postpone roadworks on a major city route due to bad weather. […]

7 years ago
Prestfest already down to return in 2018 – and it’ll be bigger

The Prestfest stage on the Flag Market The Prestfest stage on the Flag Market Prestfest looks set to return in 2018 – and it’ll be bigger than this year’s Flag Market events. With Fatman Scoop and Tom […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Spice of Bengal in Friargate has shut down

Spice of Bengal has the sign removed Spice of Bengal has the sign removed One of Preston’s oldest Indian restaurants has closed its doors for the last time. Spice of Bengal, which dates back more than 40 […]

7 years ago
CCTV picture released in connection with Preston pram theft

Picture of two men released in connection with the incident Picture of two men released in connection with the incident A baby store in Preston city centre is appealing after the theft of an expensive pram. Baby Boutique in St […]

7 years ago
John Thomson to receive honorary fellowship at UCLan graduation ceremony

John Thomson John Thomson Star of Cold Feet and Fast Show, John Thomson, will be taking to the stage in Preston to collect a prestigious award from the University of Central Lancashire. […]

7 years ago
There’s some very good news for those graduating from UCLan

Looking ahead to a good future - latest UCLan figures show positive signs Pic: Paul Melling Looking ahead to a good future – latest UCLan figures show positive signs Pic: Paul Melling Those donning the cap and gown during Preston university graduations this week have the […]

7 years ago
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