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Fishwick and Sons bus firm issue statement as they cease trading

The 111 service making one of its last trips through Preston on Saturday Pic: Heather Crook A Preston bus firm has issued a statement following its final bus ride in the 107 years serving the city. John Fishwick and Sons ceased trading on Saturday 24 October […]

8 years ago
MistaJam and Craig Charles to headline Purple Party night on Flag Market

Mista Jam and Craig Charles will spin the records at the Purple Party Two well-known DJs are to perform at an outdoor concert on the Flag Market in January. The Purple Party is to celebrate the city constantly securing a Purple Flag for […]

8 years ago
Emmanuel Church in Plungington to be closed and contents sold

Emmanuel Church has served the local community for nearly 150 years Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston church looks set to be sold off as the Bishop of Blackburn announced its closure. Emmanuel Church in Brook Street, Plungington, has faced an uncertain future but it […]

8 years ago
‘1715’ Free Family Friendly Events Mark the Anniversary of the Last Battle on English Soil

300 years ago the last battle on English soil took place. In November 1715, Jacobite and Government armies fought on the streets of Preston, building barricades and setting fire to […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Patisserie Valerie opens in Preston with queues out the door

The window display at Patisserie Valerie has been attracting attention Pic: Tony Worrall Prestonians have been queuing to get into a new French-themed cafe in the city. Patisserie Valerie opened in St George’s Shopping Centre on Thursday and is already proving popular. With […]

8 years ago
A very notable Preston filmmaker and possibly another 100 years later

Just over 100 years ago an acrobatic entertainer turned filmmaker set up a cinematic business in Preston making and producing over 100 local topical and information films, his stage name was […]

8 years ago
In pictures: Preston’s first ever busking festival

It may have been raining but there’s no way a little bit of wet weather was going to stop Preston’s first ever busking festival. The event which took place on […]

8 years ago
Fishwick and Sons buses make final journeys through Preston and Leyland

The 111 heads through Preston city centre Pic: Heather Crook Preston’s Fishwick and Sons buses have been making their final journeys through the city during Saturday. The firm, which has operated since 1907, is to run its final service during […]

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