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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.

Urgent search underway for missing 17-year-old Sophie last seen in Preston

Missing Sophie Police are asking the public to call 999 if they see a missing 17-year-old last seen in Preston. Sophie, whose surname was not provided by police as part of their […]

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Bistrot Pierre restaurant in Preston to close after business bought out of administration

Bistrot Pierre A prominent city centre restaurant will close after its parent company was bought out of administration. French-themed restaurant Bistrot Pierre, located at the former Fishergate Baptist Church, will close after […]

2 weeks ago
Cannabis farms raided across Deepdale, Ribbleton, Ashton-on-Ribble, Plungington and Lostock Hall

Police forcing their way into a property suspected of being involved in cannabis production Pic: Preston Police Seven properties across Preston and South Ribble were raided by police in drugs raids linked to cannabis farms. Police say they seized more than 1,300 cannabis plants during the raids […]

2 weeks ago
Two Preston mums design their own Lush Mother’s Day products

Chloe and Klaire making their designs. Two Preston mums have designed their own Mother’s Day products which are being sold globally in Lush. Chloe Dudek and Klaire Sutcliffe-Campo, Lush Preston employees, designed two exclusive products for […]

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New brunch and desserts eatery Pistachio to open on Fishergate

Pistachio on Fishergate A new eatery offering brunch and desserts is to open in a site where the previous occupier was reportedly evicted. Pistachio, which will reportedly be opening soon and is accepting […]

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Preston Guild Hall’s main venues remain in limbo while Guild Lounge to continue

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston Part of Preston Guild Hall will continue to operate as a venue well into 2026. The Guild Lounge, the temporary venue brought back into use in the foyer of the […]

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Dynamic French band Lazuli appearing in Preston

French band and Beatles fans, Lazuli, who take to the stage at The Ferret French band Lazuli will be taking to the stage in Preston this month. Renowned for their electrifying live shows and eclectic mix of instruments, Lazuli will perform at The Ferret […]

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Pokémon Go Preston group thriving with dozens attending weekly raids

Reece Warbrick and the Pokémon Go Preston crew. Credit: Garry Cook A Pokémon Go group is continuing to thrive in Preston almost a decade after the game first launched onto smart phones. The game, developed by Niantic, was released in 2016 […]

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