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Pete Tong and Embrace to headline this year’s Preston Weekender

Global superstar Pete Tong, and one of the biggest bands of the 90s, Embrace, are to headline this year’s Preston Weekender. The Early May Bank Holiday bonanza – which will […]

2 months ago
In pictures: Preston Bus Station as it ranks as one of world’s Brutalist favourites

Bus Station Pic: Joseph Gudgeon Preston’s iconic Bus Station was back in the headlines this week after being ranked as one of the world’s favourite Brutalist buildings. Opened in 1969 the grade-II listed building has […]

2 months ago
Miyawaki ‘micro-wood’ work begins for Longridge park

A micro-wood is due to be planted at John Smith’s Playing Field in Longridge after funding was secured from Lancashire County Council. Longridge Environment Group (LEG) is preparing for a […]

2 months ago
Parking at Preston Bus Station set to increase by around 20%

Preston bus station The cost of parking is set to increase at Preston Bus Station – by around 20 percent. Pay-and-display charges and fees for pre-paid permits will all be hiked by Lancashire […]

2 months ago
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Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 7 to 13 February

Montage of film posters for Becoming Led Zeppelin, Love Hurts, The Wild Robot and Presence With film awards season in full swing, The Flower Bowl is hosting a variety of screenings of top nominated titles. There are also several live theatre screenings taking place there […]

2 months ago
Buses in Preston ‘should be taken into public control for Greater Manchester-like system’

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s buses are now so unreliable they should be taken into public control. That was the demand – and claim – from city councillors who resolved to push for the […]

2 months ago
Harris Museum and Art Gallery reopening date uncertain as gallery works begin

The Harris has been closed for refurbishment works since 2022 Pic: Lynn Fielding A new fit-out contractor has begun work on the delayed Harris Museum and Art Gallery restoration. Preston City Council has been officially handed back the grade-I listed museum by Conlon […]

2 months ago
Increase in vandalism at Haslam Park sees “extensive and costly” repairs

Some of the damage at Haslam Park. Pic: Parks In Preston via Instagram A Preston park is appealing for information after an increase in vandalism. Over the past few weeks, Haslam Park in Ashton-on-Ribble has seen criminal damage, resulting in “extensive and costly” […]

3 months ago
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