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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.

Olive Tree Brasserie opens to bring a taste of the Mediterranean to Preston city centre

A new addition to Preston’s dining scene opened its doors at a glam launch party on Sunday night. The Olive Tree Brasserie has refurbished an empty unit in the Miller […]

9 years ago
Three car smash at junction of Corporation Street and Hill Street in Preston city centre

Three cars were involved in a Preston city centre collision during Sunday lunchtime. Firefighters were called to the junction of Hill Street and Corporation Street after reports of a driver […]

9 years ago
Avenham Park Pavilion Cafe granted later opening hours

Avenham Park's pavilion A cafe in the heart of Avenham Park has been granted extended opening hours. Pavilion Cafe applied to be able to open until 1am on Friday and Saturday and until […]

9 years ago
Red phone boxes in Preston city centre retail units plans up for approval

Two phone boxes in Brighton converted into coffee kiosks Seven red phone boxes in the centre of Preston are to become retail units. The BT phone boxes on Market Street are listed structures but Preston City Council planners have […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Mokai nightclub remains open as owner joins call for Church Street facelift

The building in a former life as Mokai The owner of a nightclub on Church Street has joined calls for greater investment in the area. Chermaine Hewitt, who runs the recently refurbished Mokai club, added her voice to […]

9 years ago
Ben Ashworth marathon challenge: TWICE round the Guild Wheel for Preston runner and festive santa dash

Ben Ashworth with his Berlin Marathon medal A Preston man who has been diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer continues his incredible marathon runs just before Christmas. Ben Ashworth, a father of three from Broadgate, has already run […]

9 years ago
In pictures: National table tennis competition at Preston university

Top young table tennis talent is competing at the University of Central Lancashire’s Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. Tin-Tin Ho was only 15 when she won her mixed doubles medal […]

9 years ago
Preston fashion students to showcase outfits at Fishergate Shopping Centre

Fashion show in Fishergate in September Prestonians are to be given a fashion show by city university students on Thursday. The show at Fishergate Shopping Centre showcases outfits from third year fashion promotion students at the […]

9 years ago
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