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

Shards of glass were falling from derelict Winckley Square building during Storm Éowyn

Firefighters were sent into Lanson House after reports of falling glass in the strong winds Pic: Blog Preston Fire crews were scrambled to a derelict city centre building during Storm Éowyn. Nearby building owners and residents reported glass falling from Lanson House during Friday 24 January as the […]

2 months ago
Review: Does the Heymac from this new Preston eatery beat that well-known classic?

Heyman Food Express on Fishergate in Preston city centre opened its doors in December and is brought to the city by influencer Heyman Food Reviews who has a strong following […]

2 months ago
TikTok trainspotting megastar Francis Bourgeois spotted at Preston Docks

Francis Bourgeois with Ribble Rail's Martin Corbett and Mick McArthur. Pic: Ribble Steam Railway. The last inbound bitumen trains brought out the crowds at Preston Docks, including social media and television personality Francis Bourgeois. With more than five million followers across TikTok, Instagram and […]

2 months ago
New ‘Trim Trail’ obstacle course to be installed at Jubilee Park with parish council funding

Jubilee Park in Lea A Preston park will have new fitness equipment installed thanks to £30,000 of parish council funding. The obstacle course-style ‘Trim Trail’ will be installed at Jubilee Park as a result […]

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Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 24 to 30 January

Montage of movie posters for Baekhyun: Lonsdaleite [dot] In Cinemas, Maria, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Tabby McTat Preston is home to a wide variety of entertainment, including a growing number of cinemas. With Vue located at the Capitol Centre, Odeon down by the Docks, and The Flower […]

2 months ago
Teenage boy rescued after becoming stuck up Preston Docks crane

The crane rescue took place during Wednesday evening Pics: Frankie Betteridge/Blog Preston A teenage boy was rescued by emergency services after becoming stuck up a crane at the city’s Docks. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Preston Police were called to the […]

2 months ago
St Walburge’s church statue restoration is complete

The restored statue, and how it used to look Pic: Blog Preston A statue of the namesake of an iconic church in Preston has undergone a major restoration project. St Walburge’s Church in Pedder Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, has seen the statue of its […]

2 months ago
Government may need to make final call on overhaul plans for Waverley Park

Waverley Park revamp plans The government may have to make the final call on plans for a major overhaul of a Preston park after an objection from Sports England. The organisation – which exists […]

2 months ago
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