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 scrolls with 22,000 names made available online for the first timeAn ancient document showing the name of every person who was placed on the Guild Rolls will be available online for the first time. For 600 years the names of […]
12 years ago Preston bands wanted for new unsigned band competitionPreston band The Gentrymen have already entered with their track Days of Old Unsigned Preston bands are being invited to enter a new competition to find the best new band […]
12 years ago Fulwood drivers warned to lock cars after spate of theftsDrivers in the North of the city are being warned to keep their cars secured after a spate of thefts from cars. Lightfoot Lane and Wychnor have been targeted, with […]
12 years ago Preston in the Picture: Friendly EnginesLast weekend was a ‘friendly engines’ weekend down at the Ribble Steam Railway museum in Preston. Now I’ve got to admit, I’ve never actually got around to visiting the museum […]
12 years agoOne of Preston’s most prominent historians will be speaking on the history of the Preston Guild. Dr Alan Crosby, who has been announced as one of 20 Guild Burgesses, hosts […]
12 years ago New local history magazine brings Preston’s heritage to the massesA new magazine celebrating Preston’s history has been launched across the city. The brainchild of Penwortham resident Heather Crook the 24-page mag has been distributed in various outlets. Crook explains […]
12 years ago Preston awarded top status for its city centre nightlife second year in a rowPreston’s nightlife has been rated as one of the best in the country for the second year in a row. The city centre has been earmarked for recognition in the […]
12 years ago Twenty leading figures from Preston’s business, voluntary, charity and community sectors to be made Guild BurgessesThe latest boss of a family-owned supermarket chain, a Fair Trade campaigner and a local historian are just three of the people lined up to be the first intake of […]
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