NEWSFLASH: 14 November 1715 – Soon after 7.00am: A messenger is sent from rebels to Wills to confirm that his terms were accepted and that the rebels would surrender unconditionally. The […]
8 years ago A full house for The Blackout film premiere screening at Preston’s Guild HallThe long awaited premiere screening of The Blackout film finally arrived on Thursday evening 12 November 2015. The independent film which was the brainchild of filmmaker Alan Livesey, has been […]
8 years ago Guild Wheel campaigners express ‘dismay’ at Lancashire County Council’s plans to protect cycle routeCycling campaigners have hit out at Lancashire County Council following an announcement about the Guild Wheel. Last week the leader of the county council pledged to protect the popular 21-mile […]
8 years ago 1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 10NEWSFLASH: 13 November 1715 – Fishergate escape route blocked. Jacobites in Preston town centre surrounded by Government troops. 10.00am – Lieutenant-General Carpenter arrives from Clitheroe with 2,500 men to join Wills. Carpenter […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Slade and Mud to host Christmas gig at Preston Guild HallGlamrock legends Slade will be playing at Preston Guild Hall over Christmas. They’ll be bringing fellow Christmas big-hitters Mud with them for show. The gig will be at the […]
8 years ago Preston weather warning: Heavy rain expected to batter city during Christmas lights switch onPreston’s Christmas lights switch on is set to coincide with a strong and westerly flow according to weather forecasters. In true Preston tradition the first Fishergate switch on will see […]
8 years ago David Walsh jailed: Preston victim’s brave testimony secures conviction of rapistA Blackburn man who raped a woman at an address in Preston has been jailed. David Walsh, 33, of Railton Avenue was jailed for 15 years after being found guilty […]
8 years ago Opening date confirmed for Dice & Donuts in PrestonPreston board game café Dice & Donuts now has an official opening date. Winners of a BID Preston competition for funding, the café sparked significant interest when we announced that […]
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