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Cities think-tank offers figures for why Preston is seeing a resurgence

Preston's skyline from the Docks Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s regularly making the headlines for its economic model and surging its way up the best places to live. But what are the figures underlying this change in fortunes for […]

5 years ago
UCLan confirms who will build its new student centre on Adelphi Square

This is what the new public square will look like on what was the Adelphi roundabout A new £60million student centre at Preston’s university is to be built by a Derbyshire-based firm. Bowmer and Kirkland have been appointed to build the student centre which will face […]

5 years ago
Stagecoach steps in to save under threat Preston to Skipton bus route

A Stagecoach bus service at the Bus Station Pic: Ian Simpson A key bus service which links Preston, Clitheroe and Skipton has been saved.  The 280 bus service was under threat as the current operator, Rotala Preston Bus advised it could […]

5 years ago
Amended Preston tram plans for test Deepdale line lodged

One of the trams which could come to Preston, and an artist impression of the Deepdale station Preston’s pilot tram line has seen a new planning application lodged. Part of the former Longridge to Preston railway line is due to be brought back into use for by […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Demolition of former Preston Market Hall and car park moving onto ramp stage

The former Indoor Market building and car park are cordoned off while demolition work continues Pic: Blog Preston Demolition of Preston’s former Market Hall and car park remains on track – despite a wrangle over demolishing a ramp. Preston City Council is working to take down the building […]

5 years ago
Opinion: Simon Rigby’s Preston Guild Hall venture had warning signs written all over it – but does this now present an opportunity for the city?

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Warning signs have been there regarding Preston Guild Hall for a long time. Simon Rigby is not a subtle man. I want to be a landlord, he said, and refocus […]

5 years ago
UCLan is making ‘contingency plans’ for graduation ceremonies due to Preston Guild Hall closure

The crowds outside the Guild Hall during the graduation ceremonies Pic: Russell Hogarth Preston’s university is making contingency plans for its summer graduation ceremonies. It comes after the closure of the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre as a venue. Blog Preston broke the […]

5 years ago
New website launched to assist people in Preston to find help

The website brings together information from all different charities and organisations in the city Pic: janeb13 A website has launched aiming to showcase what a helpful and caring city Preston is. Help in Preston brings together information for those needing help in the city. Covering benefits, […]

5 years ago
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