Morris dancers set new world record on Preston Flag Market

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.

Morris dancing groups from across Britain came together on Preston’s historic Flag Market on Saturday to set a new Guinness World Record for the greatest number of Morris dancers performing […]

9 years ago Heritage Open Days in Preston, Friday September 11

Heritage Open Days is a nationally recognised event which tours the country, bringing to life a city’s hidden treasures. Preston has so much to offer that we’ve put together this […]

9 years ago Fishergate roadworks to see Cannon Street closed for a month

A city centre road is to close for a month while major roadworks continue along Fishergate. The second phase of introducing new pavements to the city’s main shopping street is […]

9 years ago Mark Mullen missing: Police appeal to find Bamber Bridge man

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man last seen on his way to a gym in Preston. Mark Mullen, 21, was last seen in Gough Lane […]

9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Yekta kebab takeaway closes in Church Street

A staple of a night out in Preston has closed its doors. Yekta’s kebab house in Church Street was a favourite late night spot for clubbers out in the city […]

9 years ago Three men arrested as armed police raid homes in Preston city centre

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after police stopped a vehicle in Deepdale. Armed officers flagged down the vehicle in Argyll Road and two men from […]

9 years ago Art exhibition of Lancashire photographs could be installed on Fishergate railway bridge

Preston Railway Bridge on Fishergate is set to become a showcase welcoming visitors to the city. First mooted by Preston photographer Bernie Blackburn it appears someone in Lancashire County Council […]

9 years ago Armed police arrest man in Preston city centre

Armed police have arrested a man in Preston city centre during Tuesday evening. A number of members of the public reported the man was surrounded by armed officers in Atkinson […]

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