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

Moor Park’s multi-million pound upgrade to begin this summer

Moor Park. Credit: Blog Preston Moor Park’s multi-million pound upgrade is due to get going in the summer. Councillors approved proposals for the city’s oldest and largest park. Works, costing around £4million, are centred on […]

2 months ago
Convention of the North in Preston: Why city was chosen to host, lack of Guild Hall put in sharp focus and Steve Rotheram on Feathers McGraw

The opening of Convention of the North - held within the University of Lancashire's sports centre Pic: Blog Preston Preston hosted one of the North’s major political events for the first time this week. Amid the buzz of the Deputy Prime Minister coming to the city along with the […]

2 months ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 28 February to 6 March

The Arc Cinema is now in full swing with regular showings daily and a range of great offers for people looking for something to do on their next day out […]

2 months ago
Concerns over ‘irreparable’ damage after Edith Rigby’s home left exposed to rain

Exposed roof on Edith Rigby House in Winckley Square Pic: Joseph Gudgeon Concerns have been raised by campaigners in Preston after ‘irreparable’ damage at the home of Edith Rigby. Rigby was Preston’s most famous suffragette and campaigners want to see her former […]

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Preston man stabbed officer in the neck during Radio 2 in the Park police operation

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston A man has been convicted of the attempted murder of a special constable in a targeted attack. Russell Smith, 54, of Shakespeare Road, Preston, was found guilty of attempted murder […]

2 months ago
Arrest made as Fulwood hotel rape investigation continues

A generic image of Garstang Road An arrest has been made as an investigation into a rape at a hotel in Fulwood continues. Preston Police were called to the property in Garstang Road at 4.25am on […]

2 months ago
Astley Hall celebrates 100th birthday with memories project

Astley Hall A hall in Chorley invited people to share their memories to mark 100 years of being open to the public. Astley Hall, which celebrated its birthday on 31 May last […]

2 months ago
Winckley Square Convent School reunion to mark 150 years since foundation

The former Convent School as views in Garden Street A reunion is being held for pupils of a former Preston city centre school. Winckley Square Convent School would have been 150 years old this weekend if it was still […]

2 months ago
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