The Preston Docks of the future: Students unveil their big ideas for the Docklands

In pictures: Inside Preston’s new The Arc Cinema at Animate before opening
Six parts of Preston’s history and heritage we as a city could make more of
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Preston’s decaying heritage – council vow action on ‘dangerous’ buildings as stonewalling by property owners continues
Preston’s unique bus stop and the history behind it

Redevelopment

This category relates to all things to do with redevelopment in Preston.

An underwater casino, a sustainable fish farm and a tree top walk are just some of the ideas for Preston’s Docklands put forward by students at UCLan. Architecture students have […]

12 years ago BBC researcher looking for fans of Preston Bus Station

Are you a passionate fan of Preston Bus Station? A BBC researcher is looking for local Preston people who believe that the building should continue to be part of the […]

12 years ago Architecture event to debate future of Preston Bus Station

A day-long event will explore the future of Preston Bus Station and the role its brutalist architecture has played in the city. Organised by Preston arts organisation In Certain Places […]

13 years ago Preston Social panel debates city’s future

Preston needs to ‘get a grip’ – that was the advice of four experts on the Preston Social panel on Tuesday evening. Over fifty people attended this month’s event, […]

13 years ago

Advertisement Council leader pledges to “kick-start” city centre redevelopment

The leader of Preston City Council has pledged to try and “kick-start development” in the centre of the city. Cllr Peter Rankin, answering questions on a live Q&A session with […]

13 years ago Former Victorian school on Moor Lane could become student flats

A former Victorian school on Moor Lane could be converted to make way for more student flats in the area. Appleby House, formerly the St Thomas’s Infant School, takes up […]

13 years ago Community unhappy over plans for affordable homes in St Matthew’s

A controversial housing development in one of the most densely populated areas of Preston looks set to be given the nod by councillors. Community Gateway are seeking to build 20 […]

13 years ago BBC North director Peter Salmon opens Preston College’s new £5m arts centre

Preston College’s new £5 million visual and performing arts centre has been officially opened by BBC North director Peter Salmon. Salmon, a BAFTA winning producer from Burnley, switched on a 3D […]

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