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Buses in Preston ‘should be taken into public control for Greater Manchester-like system’

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s buses are now so unreliable they should be taken into public control. That was the demand – and claim – from city councillors who resolved to push for the […]

1 month ago
Harris Museum and Art Gallery reopening date uncertain as gallery works begin

The Harris has been closed for refurbishment works since 2022 Pic: Lynn Fielding A new fit-out contractor has begun work on the delayed Harris Museum and Art Gallery restoration. Preston City Council has been officially handed back the grade-I listed museum by Conlon […]

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Increase in vandalism at Haslam Park sees “extensive and costly” repairs

Some of the damage at Haslam Park. Pic: Parks In Preston via Instagram A Preston park is appealing for information after an increase in vandalism. Over the past few weeks, Haslam Park in Ashton-on-Ribble has seen criminal damage, resulting in “extensive and costly” […]

2 months ago
Preston won’t lose government funding despite controversial Ashton Park development plans being ditched

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston Preston will not lose any of the £20m it was awarded in ‘levelling up’ cash – in spite of changing how it plans to spend it. The government has approved […]

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Preston Bus Station ranked by Guardian readers as one of favourite brutalist buildings in the world

The distinctive curves of Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Bus Station has been named as one of the world’s favourite brutalist buildings. A new list compiled by The Guardian asked architectural fans for the buildings they loved in […]

2 months ago
Police release footage in connection with £14,000 burglary in Moor Park Avenue

Two people are seen on CCTV trying a door at a premises in Moor Park Avenue Pic: Preston Police Police have released CCTV footage in connection with a burglary where £14,000 worth of items were taken. Two people are seen on CCTV trying to force a door during the […]

2 months ago
Six parts of Preston’s history and heritage we as a city could make more of

Preston has plenty of heritage and history to shout about – this was the message from a public meeting this week. History is something we’ve covered on Blog Preston for […]

2 months ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 31 January to 6 February

Montage of movie posters for Pretty Woman, September 5, Zodiac and Luther: Never Too Much With news this week that The Arc Cinema will open on Friday 21 February, it’s an exciting time to be a film fan in Preston. The eight-screen cinema based in […]

2 months ago
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