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Aerial pictures show new Lancashire Cricket ground at Farington progress ahead of 2026 opening

Aerial view showing the pavilion progressing at Farington Pic: Lancashire County Council New aerial pictures show how the new Lancashire Cricket ground is taking shape at Farington. The pitches will be a second home for the Red Rose side. Work on the […]

2 hours ago
In pictures: Former Debenhams in Fishergate becomes Emmaus Department Store

On Friday one of the UK’s largest charity shops opened in Preston’s former Debenhams almost four years after it closed in Fishergate. Emmaus Preston, a charity which helps people rebuild […]

5 days ago
In pictures: Nick Park cuts the ribbon as The Arc Cinema launches at Preston’s Animate

The Arc Cinema ribbon cutting by Nick Park and The Mayor Pic: Michael Porter Photography Nick Park has cut the ribbon on Preston’s new city centre cinema. The Arc Cinema had its VIP launch night on Thursday 20 February and opened its doors to the […]

4 weeks ago
In pictures: Nick Park unveils statue of criminal mastermind Feathers McGraw as Animate launches in Preston

Nick Park's pure joy at revealing the Feathers McGraw statue Pic: Michael Porter Photography Huge crowds gathered yesterday to witness the unveiling of Preston’s newest piece of public art. The event marked the official launch of the £45m+ Animate entertainment and leisure scheme, which […]

4 weeks ago
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In pictures: Inside Preston Youth Zone as it takes shape in heart of the city

The team at OnSide with representatives from The Foxton Centre and Lancashire Youth Challenge. Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s Youth Zone ‘Vault’ is starting to take shape ahead of its scheduled opening which is expected to be in the summertime this year. Work began in the last year […]

1 month ago
In pictures: Preston Bus Station as it ranks as one of world’s Brutalist favourites

Bus Station Pic: Joseph Gudgeon Preston’s iconic Bus Station was back in the headlines this week after being ranked as one of the world’s favourite Brutalist buildings. Opened in 1969 the grade-II listed building has […]

1 month ago
In pictures: Inside Preston’s new The Arc Cinema at Animate before opening

The exterior of the new Animate complex by the city's Market which will house the new cinema Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s new eight-screen cinema in the heart of the city is taking shape. The multi-million pound Arc Cinema is part of the Animate development on the site of the former […]

1 month ago
Scaffolding up as Plungington Hotel revamp work continues

Work at the Plungington Hotel pub in Lytham Road, Fulwood Pic: Blog Preston Work has begun on the Plungington Hotel pub, known as ‘the Plungy’, in Lytham Road. The pub is currently closed for the major refurbishment where scaffolding and work vans have […]

2 months ago
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