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Preston Guild Hall

The Guild Hall was the city’s premiere entertainment venue and was built in the early 1970s. It was sold off to the late businessman Simon Rigby and then went bust, falling back into council ownership in 2019. It remains mothballed as a venue.

The DWP offices in Guild Tower were closed for deep cleaning on Tuesday. Staff at the offices in Lords Walk expressed concern over their working conditions after three members of […]

12 months ago Family friendly places to visit on a rainy day in Preston

We all know it’s much easier to entertain the kids when the sun is shining. Unfortunately, the February half term is turning out to be a bit of a washout. […]

2 years ago ‘There is no pot of money for Preston Guild Hall ticket refunds’

Ticket holders are unlikely to be refunded for cancelled show unless they paid by credit card, the administrator has warned. More than £100,000 of tickets have been bought for shows […]

2 years ago Simon Rigby’s insolvency hearing has been delayed

An insolvency hearing brought by Clifton Meats Ltd against Simon Rigby – the former Guild Hall owner – has been delayed. Mr Rigby was due to attend a hearing at […]

2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Simon Rigby to appear in court for bankruptcy hearing

Simon Rigby is to appear in court for a bankruptcy hearing next month. Preston City Council has confirmed it, and other creditors, may join a claim initiated by Clifton Quality […]

2 years ago Children’s nursery forced to close amid Guild Hall takeover confusion

A children’s nursery in the Guild Hall has closed after confusion over who owns the lease. Young Steps nursery was forced to shut today (Monday) laying off six members of […]

2 years ago Guild Hall administrators say they will announce new operator in days

A new operator for the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre could be announced in a matter of days. Earlier today, Simon Rigby declared the venue open with immediate effect, claiming […]

2 years ago The Guild Hall is back open under new charity

A charity haas stepped in to take over the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, throwing open the doors with immediate effect. The Guild Foundation, a Registered Charity formed to develop […]

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