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Winckley Square is a Georgian Square in the heart of Preston city centre, in recent years it has seen a major regeneration and upkeep scheme

Winckley Square interior designer helps transform Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum entrance area A Winckley Square-based interior designer has helped transform Manchester Museum. Artistry House Interiors designed a selection of non-gallery spaces in the 130-year-old museum, including the entrance area, café, shop, and […]

12 months ago
Preston’s city streets feature in new music video

The video for Ginnel's Is Real, directed by John Edward Turner, features a girl's journey across Preston to The Ferret. Preston’s city streets provide the backdrop to a new music video released by local band Ginnel. Preston train station, the bus station, Preston Market Hall, Avenham and Miller Parks and […]

12 months ago
Coronation Big Lunch, City Mela, Carnival, Armed Forces Day and more for Preston’s big 2023 summer

Mela event 2022 A number of events in and around Preston city centre have been launched by Preston City Council. Prestonians and visitors will see a series of events take place in locations […]

1 year ago
Park Hotel security stepped up following vandalism

The Park Hotel overlooking Avenham and Miller Park is seeing security stepped up. Youths have been spotted allegedly vandalising and roaming the derelict site in Preston city centre. The Local […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Community comes together to celebrate Beatrice Todd and the women of Winckley Square

Blue Plaque honouring Beatrice Todd in 13 Starkie Street Pic: Preston Mayor, Cllr Neil Darby This International Women’s Day, a remarkable Preston woman who fought strongly for women’s rights was commemorated with a blue plaque in Winckley Square Gardens. The special event took place in […]

1 year ago
263 restaurant in Winckley Square scores three AA Rosettes

Mark O'Rourke and Oli Martin A restaurant in Preston is celebrating after becoming the first in the city to be awarded three AA rosettes. 263, on Camden Place in Preston, is already featured in the […]

1 year ago
Blue plaque to honour Preston hero Beatrice Todd on International Women’s Day

Beatrice Todd Pic: Friends of Winckley Square The life of a remarkable Preston woman who was a hero of the home front during the First World War is being recognised with a blue plaque that fittingly will […]

1 year ago
Future of former Park Hotel to be heard at public meeting

The Park Hotel stands overlooking Miller Park Pic: Tony Worrall Developers Paul Butler Associates are putting forward the next steps into the redevelopment and conversion of the former Park Hotel and 8 East Cliff into residential apartments. They will do […]

1 year ago
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