Key places and buildings in Preston which are regularly in the news
Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival to return with 15 events over two weeks
The Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival is returning to the city with 15 events over two weeks. Sponsored by the University of Central Lancashire, Arts Council England, and Preston City […]
The A59 at Brockholes Brow is due to be closed over the summer for vital work to stabilise an embankment. A lane has been closed on the road since March […]
Two events in Ashton-on-Ribble will encourage people to build meaningful connections with friends, family, colleagues and communities this Mental Health Awareness Week. Preston Wellfest Network will be hosting two ‘Making […]
Preston City Council is set to take action to improve what it describes as ‘difficult’ and ‘inconvenient’ bus services. A Notice of Motion on the topic was submitted by Councillor […]
The Preston City Council local elections took place yesterday (Thursday 5 May) with Labour holding 11 out of the 17 seats available. There was no change elsewhere as the Conservative […]
The railway age in Preston led to a boom in music halls during ‘the good old days’ of the early 20th century. At this time, Preston boasted many halls and […]
Residents near Winckley Square have expressed anger at ‘dangerous’ hoardings affecting the road and pavement in Mount Street and Garden Street. The hoardings were erected last year ahead of a […]
Chef Paul Heathcote has taken to Twitter to complain about parking fines being issued on Easter Monday in Winckley Square. Many people attending Preston’s popular egg rolling event in Avenham […]