This weekend’s Encounter Festival took over Winckley Square this Sunday (22 September). Preston city centre was host to a huge programme of free entertainment and activities, for all the family […]

Part of Winckley Square will be closed to traffic throughout Sunday as the Encounter Festival takes over. Six family shows take place in the Square throughout Sunday (22 September). Preston […]

Trouble-spots in Preston city centre have been targeted by police during the summer holidays. Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, Clive Grunshaw, visited a number of organisations who worked on […]

A guided walk is set to explore the history of the Lancaster Canal and Tram Road in Preston. Led by volunteer Nigel Hardacre, the 2.5-mile route offers an easy, flat […]

Preston Arts Festival returns for its 23rd annual outing this month with a variety of arts activities, workshops and events. Taking place from Sunday 15 to Sunday 29 September, events […]

A campaign to restore the home of Edith Rigby and turn into a museum of women’s suffrage museum will host its first public event. A group of volunteers are working […]

A hedgehog was rescued and placed with a charity after the combined efforts of the fire service, locals and a rescue centre. An adult hedgehog was found trapped on Winckley […]

A free festival took place in Winckley Square during Saturday 17 August. Organised by Friends of Winckley Square, the day brought an afternoon of entertainment and live music to the […]