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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.

Exhibition of film, painting, print, installation and sculpture coming to The Birley in Preston

Work by Kirby Corless An exhibition featuring a contemporary mix of film, painting, print, installation and sculpture will go on display at The Birley this week. The group exhibition, titled The Time Between, runs […]

2 weeks ago
The Foxton appoints new chief executive

Jeff and Cath. Pic: Jeff Marsh The Foxton Centre has announced the appointment of their new chief executive to replace Jeff Marsh who is to retire this year. After nearly a decade at the charity, Jeff […]

2 weeks ago
St George’s Shopping Centre evacuated after threats made over social media

Police in Preston city centre on 6 March. Credit: Blog Preston A shopping centre in Preston was briefly evacuated this morning after threats were made over social media. Police were called to St George’s Shopping Centre at 9.16am (6 March) after […]

2 weeks ago
Cumberland Building Society closing Fishergate branch for a month as revamp takes place

The Cumberland Building Society’s Preston branch will close this month for improvement works. The branch, located on Fishergate in the city centre, will close its doors from 7 March to […]

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Preston church could ditch redevelopment plan for new suburban location

Beech House, Caxton Road. Image: Urban Futures, via Preston City Council planning portal A Preston church is poised to ditch plans to build an extension on stilts – just weeks after getting the go-ahead for the project. The Reconciliation Ministries (TRM) Church – […]

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Musical adaptation of The Littlest Yak to bring heartwarming tale to Preston’s Guild Lounge

The Littlest Yak A musical adaptation of The Littlest Yak is coming to The Guild Lounge in Preston city centre. The special family-friendly event will feature two performances on Sunday 9 March, at […]

3 weeks ago
On the run sex offender arrested in Preston

A police vehicle An on the run sex offender has been arrested in Preston after spending nearly a month evading authorities. Preston Police were appealing for information to help find Adam Garner-Jones who […]

3 weeks ago
Jonah’s at Preston market to close with focus shifting to newly-opened Hope Street shop

Jonah's at the Box Market. Credit: Blog Preston A much-loved independent coffee shop is to close this week as they focus their attention instead on their new opening elsewhere in the city. Jonah’s Coffee opened at Preston Box […]

3 weeks ago
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