Key places and buildings in Preston which are regularly in the news
St Walburge’s church statue restoration is complete
A statue of the namesake of an iconic church in Preston has undergone a major restoration project. St Walburge’s Church in Pedder Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, has seen the statue of its […]
The government may have to make the final call on plans for a major overhaul of a Preston park after an objection from Sports England. The organisation – which exists […]
The toilets at Preston station are to close for up to eight weeks as part of a major overhaul of the facilities. Train operator Avanti West Coast, which runs the […]
Rail passengers using Preston Railway Station are being warned of disruption due to track works up the line. Network Rail is carrying out work between Lancaster and Carlisle which is […]
2025 is shaping up to be a great year for running enthusiasts in and around Preston. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or starting out on your journey, there are plenty […]
As we head into 2025 there’s going to be a few stories we think will dominate the headlines in the city. Of course others will also emerge that we can’t […]
A boy from Penwortham was unexpectedly given the chance to break in his Christmas present early due to the heavy rain earlier this week. Lawrence Chamley, 11, was excited when […]
Part of the popular Guild Wheel path is closed after the flooding that welcomed Preston to 2025. Significant flooding hit the area on 1 January with the areas around London […]