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Winckley Square

Winckley Square is a Georgian Square in the heart of Preston city centre, in recent years it has seen a major regeneration and upkeep scheme

Winckley Square pop-up cycle lane to be removed

The temporary cycle lane in Winckley Square The pop-up cycle lane in Winckley Square is set to be removed, following a reduction in traffic in the area. In June, Lancashire County Council created the pop-up cycle lane as […]

4 years ago
Reshoring could give Preston a much needed manufacturing boost

Andrew Feeke, partner at MHA Moore and Smalley The coronavirus pandemic could offer Preston a chance to enhance its global manufacturing credentials if it is able to accelerate the use of digital technologies. Andrew Feeke, a partner at […]

4 years ago
Preston gets two new pop-up cycle lanes

The cycle lane down Fylde Road Pop-up cycle lanes are appearing across Preston to encourage people to get on two wheels post-lockdown. Lancashire County Council says it wants to make it easier for people to cycle […]

4 years ago
St Joseph’s Orphanage redevelopment scheme for flats and townhouses set for approval

Aerial shot shows the current condition of the St Joseph's Orphanage Pic: Stephen Melling Major proposals to redevelop the St Joseph’s Orphanage site look set for approval. Czero Developments who took on the site have applied to convert the chapel and tower buildings to […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Apartments plan for former tax office in Winckley Square

The former HMRC building in Winckley Square is set to become a complex of 70 apartments. Empire Property Concepts Ltd has submitted plans to Preston City Council to convert Charles […]

4 years ago
Preston firm donates 350 Easter eggs to help struggling families

Natalie Thomas from the Salvation Army team A Preston accountancy firm has donated 350 Easter eggs to the Salvation Army to be given to struggling families this Easter. MHA Moore and Smalley delivered the Easter eggs to […]

4 years ago
AA Rosette dining finally comes to Preston as Winckley Square restaurant scores award

One of the dishes at 263 Winckley Square restaurant 263 has been awarded two AA Rosettes just four months after opening. It means Mark O’Rourke’s fine dining restaurant is the only spot within eight miles of […]

4 years ago
Weekend events in Preston, 29 November – 01 December

Christmas tree in Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall Looking for something to do this weekend? See our list below for things to do in Preston. Friday 29 November Mini Diggy Stay and PlayDiggy Sticks Woodland Centre CIC, Factory […]

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