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

Swiss Chalet damaged by arsonists during attack

The Swiss Chalet remains open despite the vandalism Pic: Tony Worrall The Swiss Chalet remains open despite the vandalism Pic: Tony Worrall A listed building in Avenham Park has been damaged by vandals. Avenham Park’s Swiss Chalet has a section boarded […]

7 years ago
World Grand Prix Snooker will return to Preston Guild Hall

Ladbrokes Snooker will return to Preston as the Guild Hall is set to host the World Grand Prix. This will be taking place from Monday 19 – Sunday 25 February […]

7 years ago
Moor Park to play host to family fun day

A stroll in Moor Park Pic: Paul Melling A stroll in Moor Park Pic: Paul Melling Preston’s largest park is to be filled with all sorts of free activities as part of a family fun day. Continuing on […]

7 years ago
Here’s who was crowned as Preston’s Strongest Man 2017

One of the competitors takes on the tyre lift One of the competitors takes on the tyre lift Muscles were straining when the renownedĀ Prestonā€™s Strongest Man competition returned to the city centreā€™s flag market on Saturday (29 July). The […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Vote for name of Preston’s new Youth Zone

A view of the Youth Zone from the Ringway A view of the Youth Zone from the Ringway The name for the city’s Youth Zone hangs in the balance. Costing Ā£6.9million the building on the western apron of the […]

7 years ago
Details for this year’s Preston Panto at the Guild Hall

The full cast for this year's Aladdin Preston Guild HallĀ have announced the cast for their 2017 Pantomime, Aladdin. The show will be held at the Charter TheatreĀ and will run from Thursday 7 December 2017 – Wednesday 3 […]

7 years ago
Pedalfest returns with two-wheeled fun in Avenham Park

A cyclist in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Melling A cyclist in Avenham Park Pic: Paul Melling Lycra-clad riders are preparing to pedal two epic routes from Avenham Park for the city’s annual cycle festival. Pedalfest is returning to […]

7 years ago
Five Preston parks named among the best in the world

Preston parks have been earning plaudits again. Credit: Tony Worrall Five of Prestonā€™s Parks have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in […]

7 years ago
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