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The market stall of the future unveiled at Preston Market

Not sure Pete Burns will want to trade while standing ON the new stalls! Here’s what traders at the new look Preston Market might be trading on in future. Design students were challenged to come up with a prototype stall for the traders at […]

7 years ago
John Peel Day gig to take place at The Continental

John Peel died in October 2004 Pic: Steve_I The musical life and loves of one of Britain’s most-loved DJs is to be celebratedĀ on Friday. John Peel Day is marked by fans of the former radio DJ across the […]

7 years ago
Man behind Preston Bus Station revamp to be quizzed

Harriet Bourne and Jenia Kalugina both from BBUK, John Puttick from John Puttick Associates, Mark Maidment from Skelly and Couch, and Alban Cassidy from Cassidy and Ashton The man behind the redesign of Preston Bus Station is to be quizzed on his architectural prowess. John Puttick, the New-York based architect, is working on the grade-II listed building. […]

7 years ago
Appeal for witnesses after fatal M6 collision

The M6 is shut both directions near Junction 30 Pic: Google Preston Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the M6 yesterday. At around 1.25pm a white Citroen Relay van was driving north close to junction 31 when […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Alien Ant Farm show at 53 Degrees abandoned after frontman ‘assaulted’

53 Degrees is made up of two venues, one holding 1,500 people and the other 400 Alien Ant Farm abandoned their show at 53 Degrees last night after a missile was thrown at the band. The nu-metal act were playing a sold-out show in the Club […]

7 years ago
Giant Christmas Tree to be lit up on Preston’s Flag Market

A 10-metre high Christmas Tree is to be part of the festive celebrations in Preston this year Pic: Keith Sergeant A giant Christmas Tree is to adorn the Flag Market in the run up to Christmas. Standing 10m tall the tree will be lit up at night alongside the Harris […]

7 years ago
Guild Hall bowling alley becomes the first 24-hour venue in Preston

Inside the proposed bowling alley at LeVel A 24 hour licence has been granted for Preston’s major venue, the Guild Hall, for its bowling alley. Preston Guild Hall‘s bid to extend theirĀ opening hours and serve alcohol in […]

7 years ago
Preston war veteran receives highest French honour for D-Day heroics

Robert arrives at the Barracks A Preston man has received the highest French honour for his bravery during the D-Day landings. Robert Hornby Barron, known to his friends as Bob, was awarded the Legion d’Honneur […]

7 years ago
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