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In pictures: Preston Health Mela – two decades of helping the city become healthier

A day of blood pressure checks and plenty more health tests helped thousands of Prestonians feel healthier. Last week, the University of Central Lancashire hosted the twentieth Health Mela event […]

3 weeks ago
In pictures: Preston Egg Rolling 2025 as persistent rain fails to dampen spirits

Egg Rolling 2025 in Avenham Park Pic: Michael Porter The sun decided to make an appearance towards the end of Preston’s annual Egg Rolling. Despite the damp conditions the free event – which attracts more than 20,000 visitors each […]

3 weeks ago
In pictures: Touring The Vault as Preston Youth Zone takes shape

Towering on a patch of land near the Bus Station and Town Hall is a state-of-the-art new building for the city’s young people rapidly going upwards. On Wednesday (2 April) […]

1 month ago
Mount Street demolition of former St Joseph’s Orphanage buildings ‘making good progress’

Demolition of buildings along Mount Street at former St Joseph's Orphanage Pic: Sonia Bashir Demolition of asbestos-filled unsafe buildings standing along Mount Street is ‘progressing well’ according to developers. Part of the former St Joseph’s Orphanage and Mount Street Hospital is coming down after […]

1 month ago
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Inside Ask Italian ahead of latest Animate Preston restaurant opening

Ask Italian at Animate Pic: Blog Preston A new Italian chain restaurant is preparing to open the doors within the Animate leisure complex. Ask Italian is putting the final flourishes to its Lombardy-inspired unit within the city […]

1 month ago
Inside Foxton’s new youth centre ahead of summer opening

The new Foxton Centre Pic: Blog Preston The Foxton’s new youth and community centre in Avenham is on track for a summer opening after falling slightly behind schedule. Work began in Spring last year after the old […]

2 months ago
Penwortham Girls’ High School to celebrate 70th birthday

A school in Penwortham is to celebrate their 70th birthday this month. On Friday (28 March), Penwortham Girls’ High School is marking its 70th Founders’ Day. The school opened in […]

2 months ago
Exploring inside the new Emmaus megastore in Fishergate Shopping Centre

The bed store in the Emmaus department store Pic: Blog Preston From furniture to clothing the new Emmaus Preston has expanded its range of products since opening their new mega department store in Fishergate Shopping Centre. Emmaus Preston moved from two […]

2 months ago
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