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Pictures show scale of Moor Park clear up operation after BBC Radio 2 In The Park

The scale of the challenge facing the parks team in Moor Park can be shown from above. Pictures passed to Blog Preston show the current state of the grade-II listed […]

14 hours ago
Preston could support a cycle hire scheme says new report

A cyclist in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Melling Preston could support a cycle hire scheme, a new report has concluded. A document prepared for Preston City Council indicates the city has ‘favourable demographics for a scheme’. Produced by […]

21 hours ago
Barton Manor Hotel and Spa delays plans for plush entrance lobby as costs soar

Barton Manor Hotel and Spa A hotel on the outskirts of Preston has delayed plans for a plush new entrance lobby because of the rising costs of building it. Barton Manor Hotel and Spa was […]

2 days ago
Homeless shelter set to open opposite Flag Market in Preston

Preston homeless shelter A homeless shelter is to be created in the heart of Preston city centre. The facility, to be run by Preston City Council, will open in a vacant shop on […]

3 days ago
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Huge nursery plan for Cottam after shops and flats scheme scrapped

Bramble Tots Cottam plans A huge nursery could be built in a Preston suburb after plans for a retail and residential development were scrapped. The childrenā€™s facility has been proposed for a plot of […]

3 days ago
Radio 2 in the Park sees lift for businesses as ‘Brand Preston’ given global stage

An aerial view of the festival in Moor Park from the big wheel Pic: Rob Cross Almost half of the music-lovers who flocked to Preston over the weekend for the Radio 2 In The Park concerts travelled to the city from outside Lancashire, figures have revealed. […]

4 days ago
BBC Radio 2 In The Park clean up operation begins on Moor Park mud bath

Hardy Preston souls. Credit: Blog Preston Clear-up operations on Moor Park are continuing as the BBC Radio 2 In The Park site remains for the next fortnight. Preston City Council say they are confident the park […]

5 days ago
Preston Flag Market to get new digital screen to help promote city events

The city's Flag Market Pic: Blog Preston New digital screens could be coming to the city’s Flag Market to help let Prestonians know what’s coming up. Preston City Council is looking at using funding from the UK […]

5 days ago
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