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

Lace up and join in: Your guide to 2025 running events in and around Preston

Start line for the City of Preston 10k 2024 Pic: Blog Preston 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for running enthusiasts in and around Preston. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or starting out on your journey, there are plenty […]

1 month ago
Guild Hall repair bill, a city centre re-opening bonanza and five other key Preston talking points for 2025

Preston Guild Hall. Credit: Blog Preston As we head into 2025 there’s going to be a few stories we think will dominate the headlines in the city. Of course others will also emerge that we can’t […]

2 months ago
Dad and son get to break in paddleboard Christmas present early on flooded Miller Park

Lawrence tries out his Christmas present at Miller Park A boy from Penwortham was unexpectedly given the chance to break in his Christmas present early due to the heavy rain earlier this week. Lawrence Chamley, 11, was excited when […]

2 months ago
Guild Wheel closed between London Road and Brockholes after flooding

Debris on the Guild Wheel. Credit: Preston City Council Part of the popular Guild Wheel path is closed after the flooding that welcomed Preston to 2025. Significant flooding hit the area on 1 January with the areas around London […]

2 months ago
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Waverley Park football pitch, skate park and pump track plans faces Sport England objection

New sports pavilion (image: Eric Wright Civil Engineering) Plans to redevelop Waverley Park with new football pitches and a pump track will go before planning bosses this week – but one key stakeholder needs to be convinced. Under […]

2 months ago
Ribble Steam Railway at Preston Docks to sound engine horns as part of nationwide event

The Sentinel shunters Pic: Ribble Steam Railway A heritage railway in Preston is due to join a nationwide event to celebrate 200 years of railway history. The Ribble Steam Railway and Museum at Preston Docks will see […]

2 months ago
New low for bus services in Preston with lady in her 60s left walking home in dark

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston A Preston councillor says bus services in the city have reached “a new pit”, with passengers being left stranded at stops for up to 90 minutes – even during rush […]

2 months ago
Police presence greets Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers fans back from London after anti-social behaviour reports

Police in Preston on Saturday evening A large number of officers were on hand to greet football fans home from the capital at the weekend. Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers both had away fixtures to […]

2 months ago
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