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Latest news for Preston, Lancashire. Covering the city and surrounding area this has the latest crime, traffic and travel, politics and other big news affecting the city of Preston.

Guild proclamation signals the start of Preston’s celebrations

guild proclamation The sound of “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez” was heard across Preston Flag Market this weekend as the Guild Mayor signalled the start of the Guild celebrations. Tony Worrall captured these photos […]

12 years ago
In pictures: The Guild Wheel cycle route is officially opened

guild wheel opens It’s been a few years in the making but the Guild Wheel was officially opened in a special ceremony on Avenham Park. The Park marks the start and end of […]

12 years ago
Preston university teams up with New Order’s Peter Hook for music course

peter hook Preston’s university has teamed up with New Order legend Peter Hook to launch a new music course. Hook and Ministry of Sound director Tony Rigg will be offering one-to-one mentoring […]

12 years ago
Freestyle footballer calls on Preston help him break keepy-uppie world record

john farnworth A Preston lad will be attempting to break the world record for the largest mass keepy up event as part of the Guild celebrations. John Farnworth, 26, will be hosting […]

12 years ago
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Mini magic! Latest entry into Guild photo competition

bowker mini This is the latest effort submitted in a Guild photography competition for creative uses of a G in Preston. Bowker BMW took some of their Minis out for a spin […]

12 years ago
Line-up and venues announced for Preston MAPS Festival 2012

chloe and sam The train station, market and and a tea shop will be just some of the venues used as part of a one-day contemporary arts festival. MAPS Festival, part of the […]

12 years ago
Police hunt pair who conned elderly Fulwood woman out of her bank card after bus ride

bus woman These are two women being hunted by police after a pensioner was conned out of her bank card. The 87-year-old woman from Fulwood was returning home from the city centre […]

12 years ago
Devoted and Disgruntled event to inspire artists and creatives in Preston

devoted and disgruntled cambridge Creative types in the city are being invited to attend a special event called Devoted and Disgruntled as part of the Guild. The event, which makes an open space available […]

12 years ago
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