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Key places and buildings in Preston which are regularly in the news

St Walburge’s church statue restoration is complete

The restored statue, and how it used to look Pic: Blog Preston 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 […]

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Government may need to make final call on overhaul plans for Waverley Park

Waverley Park revamp plans 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 […]

6 days ago
Preston Railways Station toilets to close for up to eight weeks for upgrade

Preston station male toilets 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 […]

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Preston Railway Station disruption expected as two weekends of rail line closures begin

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston 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 […]

1 week ago
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Lace up and join in: Your guide to 2025 running events in and around Preston

Start line for the City of Preston 10k 2024 Pic: Blog Preston 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 […]

2 weeks ago
Guild Hall repair bill, a city centre re-opening bonanza and five other key Preston talking points for 2025

Preston Guild Hall. Credit: Blog Preston 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 […]

2 weeks ago
Dad and son get to break in paddleboard Christmas present early on flooded Miller Park

Lawrence tries out his Christmas present at Miller Park 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 […]

2 weeks ago
Guild Wheel closed between London Road and Brockholes after flooding

Debris on the Guild Wheel. Credit: Preston City Council 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 […]

3 weeks ago
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