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Five things Prestonians said on hearing KFC is to leave Fishergate

Prestonians take a look at the KFC on Fishergate in 1965 Preston loses a little of its modern history in the coming weeks as KFC prepares to move from Fishergate. It was the first Kentucky Fried Chicken to open in the […]

9 years ago
Nine things you might have missed when visiting Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Harris Museum and Art Gallery faces onto the Flag Market A visit to the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston always turns up something new and interesting. Next time you visit see if you can find the following nine […]

9 years ago
Help tell the story of Action Records on Church Street

Action Records Earlier this year myself and good friend Conor O’Grady, both from Fulwood, made a short documentary, called Making the News, about a former journalist, Ed Mitchell, who lost everything to […]

9 years ago
The terrifying tale of Chingle Hall’s Lavender Girl as penned by Preston poet

Chingle Hall is the home to many ghosts stories A poet born in Preston has penned a spooky tale for your Halloween enjoyment. Darren Hobson says the inspiration for Lavender Girl is based on the stories of a ghost […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Sparrow hawk feasts on pigeon infront of startled Friargate shoppers

Afternoon commuters on Friargate got their own personal Autumnwatch as a bird of prey feasted on a pigeon. A Sparrowhawk swooped down by Richer Sounds and feasted on its prey. Andrew […]

9 years ago
Pair of boxer shorts dumped on doorstep of Preston charity

We'd like to know the thought process that ended up with this solitary boxer shorts on the step You can leave your pants on. That’s the message from one Preston charity as a pair of boxer shorts was left on their city centre doorstep. One of the staff […]

10 years ago
Street demolition, poetry and a Preston lass who loves ladies football

Who could fit the bill for the header of this story? Well, it could only be Gail Newsham. Gail is a Preston born lass who is passionate about the history of the […]

10 years ago
Seven things you’ll be feeling after doing Run Preston

If you’ve done Run Preston you’ll be feeling suitably smug while sitting with your feet up in front of the TV tonight. Here’s a few reflections and feelings you’ll have […]

10 years ago
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