Key places and buildings in Preston which are regularly in the news
Proud ambassador for autism Jake switches on the Preston Christmas lights for 2023
Proud Leyland lad Jake Ogden has switched on the city’s Christmas lights for 2023. Jake, who has autism, won the Switch On Star competition in recognition of his tireless charity work. Jake […]
Hundreds of Santa’s will make their way around Preston Docks for the annual city Santa Dash. Running to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice there’s almost 300 people already registered […]
The annual city lights switch on drew thousands of Prestonians to the Flag Market for the festive event. Performers at the event included TikTok sensations Max and Harvey, soul legend […]
Multiple landmarks in Preston are on the Historic England ‘at risk’ list. The register, which identifies sites most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or […]
Next year’s Preston Carnival will be a special one as it marks the iconic event’s 50th anniversary. Set to take place on the bank holiday weekend of Friday 24, Saturday […]
All trains going in and out of Preston have been disrupted due to Storm Debi. The amber and yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and severe gale-force wind has meant […]
Preston station was the scene of a 60-strong flashmob protest at the height of the Friday rush hour after demonstrators staged a sit-in to call for a ceasefire in the […]
The Harris has celebrated its 130th anniversary. The iconic cultural institution turned 130-years-old on 26 October. Back in 1893, the doors were opened by Lord Derby and eager visitors were welcomed […]