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The Flag Market is within the centre of Preston, the central square it is faced onto by the Harris Museum and Art Gallery amongst other buildings

Win one of ten pairs of Preston Weekender tickets to see Embrace

Embrace With Preston shaping up for a sun-kissed Bank Holiday weekend there’s the chance for you and a friend to enjoy live music in the heart of the city. Indie-rockers Embrace […]

6 hours ago
Spud Bros Flag Market spot in line for major facelift with Shawn Sharpe mural

SpudBros proposed new unit. Credit: Studio John Bridge Preston’s famous hot potato tram could be in line for its biggest facelift in the 70 years since it was established, as its current social media-star operators plan a huge […]

2 days ago
Sponsored: The Preston Weekender issues final tickets warning for Bank Holiday weekend festival

Crowds at last year's Preston Weekender Pic: Michael Porter Photography The countdown has officially begun. With just a few days to go, the final few tickets for the Preston Weekender are disappearing fast — with just 10 per cent of […]

3 days ago
Preston’s SpudBros announce global expansion with 30 to 40 franchises planned

Preston’s Spud Bros have confirmed plans to open up multiple franchises across the UK and worldwide.  The humble jacket potato tram serving customers on Preston Flag Market since 1955 is […]

3 days ago
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Spud Bros hold free spud day on Preston Flag Market funded by YouTube sensation Mr Beast

A giveaway by Preston’s spud sensations saw new record queues on the Flag Market. Preston’s Spud Bros gave away free spuds on Saturday April 19 from 11am to 4pm on […]

1 week ago
Flag Market queue for SpudBros reaches new levels in giveaway day

The queue for SpudBros forming from lunchtime on Friday 11 April Pic: Blog Preston The queue for a jacket potato on the Flag Market has seen one of its longest snakes of people yet so far. TikTok sensations The SpudBros are singing and dancing […]

2 weeks ago
Preston dates for your diary 2025

Encounter Festival 2024 Pic: Paul Yates Preston hosts a vibrant calendar of events that brings the city to life throughout the year. Whether you’re a born and bred Prestonian or an out-of-towner planning a visit, 2025 […]

1 month ago
Mr Beast ‘hands over card’ to SpudBros for free Preston jacket potato day

Preston’s famous potato-based brothers are planning to give out free spuds for an entire day after American influencer Mr Beast gave them his card to pay for supplies. This will […]

2 months ago
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