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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.

MAPS Festival: Classical composers plans to bring ‘musical ghosts’ to Preston

stace constantinou A London based composer will be bringing his classical touch to Preston’s new contemporary arts festival. Blog Preston is revealing the acts who will be performing at venues across the […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Leo Olamerino brings artistic flair to city festival

Leo Olamerino A theatrical artist is the newest addition to the MAPS Festival showcase of the contemporary arts. Leo Olamerino will bring his theatre to the city where he aims to provoke […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Artist Naomi Kendrick joins contemporary arts line-up

naomi kendrick The latest act to be confirmed as taking part in the MAPS Festival, showcasing contemporary art across the city, is Naomi Kendrick. Based in Manchester, Kendrick is an artist who […]

12 years ago
French circus Compagnie Bam to bring acrobatics at the Preston Guild

compagnie bam An explosion of acrobatics will take over Preston as a French circus leap into town for the Guild. Compagnie Bam will perform a one-hour performance of their jaw-dropping show ‘Switch’ […]

12 years ago
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Woman wanted after assault on clubber outside Preston bar

lucy fatkin This is the woman police want to speak to after an assault outside a Preston bar nearly five months ago. Lucy Fatkin, 24, is being asked to come forard after […]

12 years ago
MAPS Festival: Four Cats Theatre bring mix of comedy, social media and play to arts festival

four cats theatre In our series profiling the latest confirmed acts for new contemporary arts festival MAPS. The festival, taking place in Preston on Saturday 8 September, will be a radical mix of […]

12 years ago
Family pay tribute to “loving grandfather” from Ribbleton killed on the M6

terry cartwright A Ribbleton family have been left in shock after the death of a devoted grandfather and husband. Terry Cartwright was killed in a collision with a lorry on the M6 […]

12 years ago
Preston to adopt Royal Navy ship at Riversway Festival

HMS Charger The people of Preston will adopt one of the Royal Navy’s ships as part of the Riversway Festival. In a special ceremony to mark the Preston Guild, HMS Charger, will […]

12 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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