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Brockholes

The Brockholes Nature Reserve is to the east of Preston and borders the M6, the floating visitor attraction has many walks and is a haven for wildlife

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 […]

2 months ago
Winter Fayre returning to Brockholes Nature Reserve

Choir and crowd at the 2023 Christmas Fayre at Brockholes Pic: Paul Heyes Brockholes Nature Reserve is once again holding a Winter Fayre. The Lancashire Wildlife Trusts are hosting the event at their flagship nature reserve following a successful first year in 2023. […]

2 months ago
Free service sees people flocking to Brockholes Nature Reserve for their mental health

Den building at Brockholes People are flocking to Brockholes for their mental health – and nature is the prescription.  The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside has its own Nature and Wellbeing […]

3 months ago
List of Christmas events in and around Preston for 2024

Santa's Grotto at Dobbies. Pic: Stewart Attwood Now Halloween and Bonfire Night are out of the way, it is time to get into the festive spirit in Preston. We have put together a list of Christmas events […]

3 months ago
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Family fun, fright nights, and other Halloween events taking place in Preston

Halloween pumpkins Pic: Mayur Gadge / Pixabay Preston is gearing up for spooks, surprises, and family fun this Halloween. While there are daytime activities for families such as parties and crafts, adults can dive into evening mysteries, […]

4 months ago
Preston networking event set to inspire heart-led small businesses owners

Michelle Thomas Pic: Steve Lowrey Photography An event in Preston is set to bring together heart-led small business owners for a day of inspiration, networking, and workshops. The Happy Business Club will host the Dream Builders […]

4 months ago
Fireworks displays for Bonfire Night 2024 in and around Preston 

Encounter fireworks display Pic: Mark McNeil Get your warm hats and gloves out, Bonfire Night is coming up quickly. Here, you can find out all you need to know about firework displays and events taking place […]

4 months ago
Love Is Blind UK on Netflix stars Longridge man Benaiah

Benaiah Love Is Blind UK. Pic: Netflix A man from Longridge has starred in a popular Netflix show, Love Is Blind UK. This season’s first-instalment was released on the 7 August. It follows a group singles trying […]

6 months ago
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