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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

Switch On Star Jake Ogden 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 […]

2 weeks ago
Santa Dash for St Catherine’s Hospice returning to Preston Docks

Preparing to race around the Docks for the Santa Dash Pic: St Catherine's Hospice 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 […]

3 weeks ago
Pictures as Preston’s Christmas Lights switched on for 2023

The finalise of the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On Pic: Preston BID 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 […]

3 weeks ago
Multiple Preston landmarks on the Historic England ‘at risk’ list

St Ignatius Cathedral Pic: Tony Worrall 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 […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Save the date to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Preston Carnival

Preston Caribbean Carnival procession 2023 Pic: Mark McLoughlin 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 […]

4 weeks ago
Storm Debi causes major disruption to trains at Preston Railway Station

Officers met the man at Preston Railway Station Pic: 70023venus2009 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 […]

4 weeks ago
Watch as Pro-Palestine flashmob protest takes over Preston Railway Station

The sit-in staged at Preston Railway Station during Friday evening Pic: Michael Lavalette/Children of the Ghetto 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 […]

4 weeks ago
The Harris celebrates 130th anniversary

The Harris community celebrating 130 Years 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 […]

4 weeks ago
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