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Fallen trees block paths in Avenham and Miller Park

One of the fallen trees in Avenham Park Pic: Lisa Brown Preston’s wet start to the year has seen trees come down across Avenham and Miller Park. The area close to the old parkeepers cottage has a number of trees which […]

2 months ago
Local talent to take centre stage at The Preston Weekender

Evil Blizzard Organisers of The Preston Weekender have pledged their commitment to profiling local talent alongside established performers. The event, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with city centre […]

2 months ago
Holi colour run with a twist to celebrate the arrival of spring at Cuerden Valley Park

The colorful shoes and legs of teenagers at colour run event A Holi colour run is set to celebrate the arrival of spring at Cuerden Valley Park. The park team has joined forces with the Gujarat Hindu Society Preston to host […]

2 months ago
Ashton Park plans to be considered again – this time in a public meeting

Ashton Park sports hub/community building Controversial plans to build new football and sports facilities on Preston’s Ashton Park will be put to city councillors for a second time – in spite of having already been […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Loom Loft furniture store and new restaurant set for Preston Docks

A new Loom Loft store and accompanying bistro is set to open in spring 2024 at Preston Docks next to the new Aldi. The new shop will be the fourth […]

2 months ago
15 Preston events for your 2024 calendar

Preston Caribbean Carnival procession 2023 Pic: Mark McLoughlin Preston hosts a number of well-loved events every year – be sure not to miss out in 2024 by getting some of the biggest on your calendar nice and early. […]

2 months ago
Man gets appointment after liver screening on Preston Flag Market

The 'Love Your Liver' van on Preston's Flag Market. Pic: Paul Ridyard A man from Preston got his liver screened at the Flag Market last month after three hospital cancellations and an incorrect referral. Paul Ridyard, of Plungington, had an abdomen ultrasound […]

2 months ago
Ashton Park legal challenge expected over surveys and decision secrecy in controversial plans

The plans for the Ashton Park sports hub Preston City Council could face a legal challenge from locals if it presses ahead with controversial plans to build sports facilities on a suburban park, the Local Democracy Reporting Service […]

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