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.
Review: Stand and Deliver comedy clubStand and Deliver is back with what “promises to be the most pant-wettingly funny season of autumn/winter comedy Stand and Deliver has ever seen” and before the doors of 53degrees […]
14 years ago Mission Church to be replaced by student flatsA 13-storey block of student flats will replace the Mission Church in Preston City Centre, a planning committee has confirmed. The flats will include a purpose-built church, with 11 storeys […]
14 years ago Third Preston Tweetup announcedBlog Preston is proud to present another Preston Tweetup in association with Stage 9 Marketing, who have kindly offered to pay for all attendees’ first drink (spirits excluded). It’s to be […]
14 years ago Fire at Mick’s Curry PotA 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 […]
14 years agoOver 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 […]
14 years ago Examining Preston’s Fossilised PastIt’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 Factories, mines, and shipping have largely been superseded […]
14 years ago An Amble along Lancaster CanalYey 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 […]
14 years ago Government cutbacks end free Preston swimmingGovernment 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 […]
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