Emmanuel Church in Plungington to be closed and contents sold

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.

A Preston church looks set to be sold off as the Bishop of Blackburn announced its closure. Emmanuel Church in Brook Street, Plungington, has faced an uncertain future but it […]

8 years ago ‘1715’ Free Family Friendly Events Mark the Anniversary of the Last Battle on English Soil

300 years ago the last battle on English soil took place. In November 1715, Jacobite and Government armies fought on the streets of Preston, building barricades and setting fire to […]

8 years ago Patisserie Valerie opens in Preston with queues out the door

Prestonians have been queuing to get into a new French-themed cafe in the city. Patisserie Valerie opened in St George’s Shopping Centre on Thursday and is already proving popular. With […]

8 years ago A very notable Preston filmmaker and possibly another 100 years later

Just over 100 years ago an acrobatic entertainer turned filmmaker set up a cinematic business in Preston making and producing over 100 local topical and information films, his stage name was […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement In pictures: Preston’s first ever busking festival

It may have been raining but there’s no way a little bit of wet weather was going to stop Preston’s first ever busking festival. The event which took place on […]

8 years ago Fishwick and Sons buses make final journeys through Preston and Leyland

Preston’s Fishwick and Sons buses have been making their final journeys through the city during Saturday. The firm, which has operated since 1907, is to run its final service during […]

8 years ago 1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 1

Relive the Battle of Preston with Preston Historical Society. Discover all about the issues and people involved in the run-up to the battle; 2015 being the year of the […]

8 years ago Silly Billy’s weekly diary: Week 2

Hello again Preston Peeps! It’s me Silly Billy with your latest blog all about the exciting new Panto Sleeping Beauty coming your way to the Guild Hall this December! It’s […]

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