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Plans for £25m worth of redevelopments to Fishergate Shopping Centres well received

How the new look Fishergate Centre may look inside Plans for a £25m redevelopment of Preston’s Fishergate Shopping Centre have been well received by business owners. The plans, which could see the old TJ Hughes store be replaced with […]

9 years ago
Lancashire Encounters Festival giant canopy is cycled into position

The canopy comes up Friargate Cyclists brought a string of colour to Preston as the Lancashire Encounters Festival canopy arrived. Flanked by cyclists across the city it was pedaled into the city through the University […]

9 years ago
One man theatre experience documenting Preston life comes to The Continental

A theatre show documenting one man’s experiences and life in Preston is coming to The Continental. The Preston Bill was created, written and performed by  Lancashire based artist Andy Smith […]

9 years ago
Woman found dead at Preston Bus Station

The Bus Station is to receive major refurbishment work under the county council plans Pic: Tony Worrall A woman has been found dead after jumping from Preston Bus Station. Preston Police said they were called to the building shortly after 6.30pm on Wednesday. Members of the public […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Students invited to free acoustic gig at Preston College

Local students are invited to attend a free acoustic gig night, hosted by The Narc at Preston College. The Narc is a new live venue business run by the college’s music students […]

9 years ago
Friargate flat fire threatens Margaret Mason florist

A firefighter leaves the florists in Friargate Pic: Tony Worrall A much-loved Preston florist has been saved from being engulfed in a fire at a flat above the shop. Margaret Mason and her team were evacuated from the premises in […]

9 years ago
Preston sex assault: Woman robbed and then forced to perform sex act

Lawson Street where the incidents happened Pic: Google A Preston woman has been robbed and sexually assaulted in the city centre. The victim was walking home past the Guild Hall towards the Flag Market when she was followed […]

9 years ago
Extended line-up for greatest Continental beer festival

Thousands of real ale fans will flock to the Continental for the festival The Continental’s beer festival is back, with extended hours, an extra day and a line-up said to make it the greatest one yet. Over 200 cask beers will be available […]

9 years ago
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