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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.

Andrew Jessop jailed for his part in Avenham Park drugs gang

Jessop was part of the Avenham Park drugs gang A drug dealer who allowed his home to be used as the headquarters of a notorious Preston gang has been jailed for five years and seven months. When the net […]

9 years ago
Preston revealed to be the cheapest student city in the UK

The survey results have given UCLan's Lucy Haigh something to shout about Pic: UCLan Preston has been ranked as the cheapest student city in the UK. Student costs including food and drink, rent and transport were analysed and towns were indexed on a scale […]

9 years ago
Review: Swingaroo Vintage Dancehall in Preston

When we were invited to go to the Swingaroo Vintage Dancehall to see what they had to offer. Curiosity got the better of us and so we decided to pop down […]

9 years ago
Preston Guild Hall presents Example, DJ Wire, Danny Howard and more.

Preston Guild Hall are offering an alternative to trick or treaters and spooky horror films this Halloween by hosting Example, DJ Wire and Radio 1’s Danny Howard. The headline acts are said […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Freddie Flintoff returns to Preston for book signing event next month

Cricketing star Andrew Flintoff is returning to his hometown for a book signing next month. Following the release of his new book, Second Innings, Silverdell Books are hosting a meet […]

9 years ago
Star-studded VIP shopping party attracts thousands

Over 7,500 students flocked to St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston for a star-studded VIP shopping party. Eager shoppers queued outside the city’s biggest shopping centre ahead of the doors […]

9 years ago
Celebrate British produce with the second annual Buy British Day

A Buy British Day pop-up event is coming to Preston to encourage shoppers to support brands and businesses that design and manufacture in Britain. The Best of Britannia event is the […]

9 years ago
Fun fair welcomes in Autumn for Smiling Alice appeal

The Smiling Alice’s Autumn Fair is set to take over the Flag Market this Saturday October 3, with a family fun day of activities. The Autumn Fair will see a […]

9 years ago
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