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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 scrolls with 22,000 names made available online for the first time

1902 Preston Guild Trades Procession, Fishergate. An 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 competition

gentrymen Preston 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 thefts

police tape Drivers 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 Engines

ribble steam railway friendly engine Last 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 ago
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Leading Preston historian Dr Alan Crosby to speak on history of Preston Guild

Avenham Park, 1862 Preston Guild One 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 masses

preston history magazine A 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 row

clubbers in warehouse Preston’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 Burgesses

edwin booth The 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 […]

12 years ago
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