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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.

Mayor opens A Public Affair exhibition at Harris Art Gallery

mayor at harris gallery On Fri 25th May, following on from the very successful ‘Private Affair’ exhibition at the Harris Art Gallery, the Mayor opened the latest display called ‘A Public Affair’. The aim […]

13 years ago
Grimsargh Parish council wins funding for Guild leaflet

village hall A parish council in Preston has received £200 to help fund a leaflet about the Guild. Grimsargh Parish Council was awarded a grant from Lancashire County Council to keep its […]

13 years ago
Food festival set for Winckley Square in September

preston cheese A giant edible map of Preston will take over Winckley Square in September as part of a food festival. The Square Food Festival will run during the Guild and show […]

13 years ago
Skaters, Brockholes and Preston’s churches feature in new short films about the city

brockholes nature reserve pier Budding filmmakers have released three short videos in the latest installments of the Preston Motion Picture Project. The films, showcasing Preston’s skateboard community, the city’s churches and the Brockholes Nature […]

13 years ago
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Council planning upgrade of key Preston commuting route to cut congestion

preston ringway A key commuter route into Preston will see an upgrade worth millions over the next few years. The A6 from its junction with the M65 near Cuerden heading north into […]

13 years ago
Two Preston teens charged with thefts from cars

police tape Two teenage boys from Preston have been charged by police for stealing from a number of vehicles across the city. A 16-year-old from Fulwood and a 17-year-old from Ashton will […]

13 years ago
Preston Now and Then photo exhibition opens to the public

Preston Now and Then A long-awaited photo exhibition opened to the public today, offering a fascinating glimpse into Preston’s history. The ‘Preston Now and Then’ exhibition, collected and curated by Lea photographer Bernie Blackburn, […]

13 years ago
Waitrose back Love Food, Love Preston festival

waitrose lancs market National supermarket chain Waitrose have stepped in to lend their support to a festival promoting Preston’s restaurants. Love Food, Love Preston runs throughout August to show off the best eateries […]

13 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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