A gas explosion triggered a fire at Mick’s Curry Pot takeaway on Friargate this afternoon. The fire, caused by a malfunction with a deep fat fryer, swiftly prompted approximately fifty […]

Over 70 notable historic properties are opening their doors for free this weekend, including three in Preston. As part of Heritage Open Days, residents can explore Samlesbury Hall, the Georgian […]

It’s difficult even with help of study and older relatives to imagine the days when Britain was a leader in domestic manufacturing. Factories, mines, and shipping have largely been superseded […]

Yey the sun has arrived! Its the middle of August but I’m not complaining, I fancied a day out of town so go to dust my bike down and discover […]

Government cutbacks have seen an end to free swimming for children and pensioners in Preston. A decision made in June to stop funding free swimming means that as of Sunday […]

The campaign group set-up to save the former New Victoria cinema has become a fully constituted group. The ‘Friends of Preston New Victoria’ is now available for people to pay […]

Wa-hey, the summer holidays are upon us! Here’s our Top Ten recommendations to keep the kids, and you, entertained in the city this summer…

28 pubs, clubs and off-licences have failed alcohol purchasing tests as part of an ongoing scheme by Lancashire Police. 97 premises in Preston were tested, with nearly 200 tests conducted in total, according to information obtained by Blog Preston.