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

Moor Park upgrade due for green light including larger Serpentine Lake, new bridge, fountains and more

The Serpentine Lake in Moor Park Pic: Tony Worrall A multi-million pound revamp of the city’s oldest park is set for the green light next week. Moor Park is also the city’s oldest park and is grade-II listed. Preston […]

3 months ago
One of the UK’s best mid-sized companies to work for headquartered in Preston changes hands

John Chesworth and Simon England of Harrison Drury pictured in Winckley Square A Preston headquartered firm ranked as one of the UK’s top companies to work for has been sold. Harrison Drury is a major employer in the city and is based […]

3 months ago
Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Croston and Euxton Balshaw Lane stations due to see improvements

Five train stations in and around Chorley may be host to improvements to increase connectivity between Manchester and Preston. Following scrutiny from councillors, the works which also boost sustainable travel, […]

3 months ago
Cuerden Valley Park forced to close one of its car parks temporarily due to repeat vandalism

Aerial view of Cuerden Valley Park Pic: BBC LDRS/Lancashire County Council A popular park close to Preston has closed one of its car parks temporarily after a surge in vandalism incidents. Cuerden Valley Park runs across 650 acres sitting between Bamber […]

3 months ago
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In pictures: Nick Park cuts the ribbon as The Arc Cinema launches at Preston’s Animate

The Arc Cinema ribbon cutting by Nick Park and The Mayor Pic: Michael Porter Photography Nick Park has cut the ribbon on Preston’s new city centre cinema. The Arc Cinema had its VIP launch night on Thursday 20 February and opened its doors to the […]

3 months ago
Arc Cinema Preston: Ticket prices, Hypersense screenings, parking and everything you need to know

The Arc Cinema in Preston's Animate Pic: Mick Porter Preston’s The Arc cinema is now officially open on Tenterfield Street next to Preston Market. In the heart of the city centre within the Animate complex and it is also […]

3 months ago
Participants wanted for Preston first impressions photography project

Street photography workshop in Preston Pic: Garry Cook A new project is offering Preston residents and newcomers the chance to share their first impressions of the city through the lens of a camera.  The participatory, co-produced community photography […]

3 months ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 21 to 27 February

Montage of film poster for Attack on Titan, The Substance, Juror #2, and Swan Lake The Arc Cinema is officially open following a tremendous and well-attended opening event on Thursday evening. With that, Preston is officially up to four cinemas with each showing a range […]

3 months ago
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