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Gritty memories of growing up in Preston penned by local poet

Darren Hobson Preston-born poet Darren Hobson has published new work that shares his memories of growing up in and around the town during the 1970s and beyond. Locations in Avenham, Penwortham and […]

3 years ago
Tips for surviving lockdown from a Preston yoga teacher

Katie Winder This is a guest post by Katie from Katie Winder Yoga based in Hoghton. If you’d like to write a guest post for Blog Preston, email contactus@blogpreston.co.uk. There’s a lot of […]

3 years ago
The best places to get vegan food in Preston

1260 Craft & Crust pizza with caramelised red onion, mushroom, jalapeños and pineapple Pic @vegan.preston This is a guest post by Rory from @vegan.preston. If you’d like to write a guest post for Blog Preston, email contactus@blogpreston.co.uk. Vegans, eh? With their bloody organic roasted coquina squash, […]

3 years ago
A short history of Tulketh Hall – in search of Preston’s long lost castle

A painting of the former Tulketh Hall Did you know that Preston once had a royal castle? That the same site was also the original location of that great medieval house of God – Furness Abbey? That […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Opinion: Preston Muaythai gym owner on her industry’s fight to survive Covid-19

Rachel Joyner with gym members This is a guest post by Rachel Joyner, owner of The Red Kite School of Thai and Kickboxing. Whether gyms should stay open during the new national lockdown in England […]

3 years ago
Opinion: Preston Council leader calls for local powers to fight Covid-19

Councillor Matthew Brown Preston is entering a critical phase as Covid-19 cases rise to alarming levels with the additional prospect of a combination of Covid and winter flu over the next few months presenting […]

4 years ago
Rediscovering the Guild Wheel the quiet jewel in Preston’s exercise crown

A Guild Wheel distance sign on the route Pic: Blog Preston Cycling and walking have apparently ‘exploded’ during lockdown, with people rediscovering what’s on their doorsteps. I thought I’d take a moment to look at one of Preston’s greatest assets – […]

4 years ago
Ashton tarot card reader Violetann reveals what’s in store for you this October

Pisces October tarot reading Pic: Violetann Tarot This is a guest post. If you’d like to write a guest post for Blog Preston, email contactus@blogpreston.co.uk. Happy Halloween Preston People! As the season of Halloween and all things […]

4 years ago
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