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Silly Billy’s weekly diary: Week 2

Hello again Preston Peeps! It’s me Silly Billy with your latest blog all about the exciting new Panto Sleeping Beauty coming your way to the Guild Hall this December! It’s […]

8 years ago
Leyland based firm John Fishwick & Sons bus service to cease trading

Leyland based, Independent bus company, John Fishwick and Sons is to cease operating from Saturday 24 October 2015. The public transport company with a history extending from 1907 will no […]

8 years ago
Preston celebrates the 300th anniversary of the last battle in England

Three hundred years ago, in 1715, the last battle in England was fought in Preston, Lancashire between English government forces and the Jacobite rebels. Over the next few weeks and […]

8 years ago
Preston unsung heroes from First World War to be remembered

From left clockwise: Joseph Garstang, John Gregson and Beatrice Blackburn Three unsung heroes from Preston’s First World War story are to be revealed in a new city walking tour. Beatrice Blackhurst, Joseph Garstang and John Gregson all played a role […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Tributes paid to Anne Parkinson who died in Ribbleton collision

Anne Parkinson The family of an elderly woman who died after a collision involving her mobility scooter have paid tribute to her. Anne Parkinson, 76, from Ribbleton, died on Tuesday after the […]

8 years ago
Preston Markets plan sees new architects appointed as costs increase

Preston's Markets are set for a complete facelift in the coming years Architects behind Preston Market plans for a new outdoor market, cinema and restaurant complex have been axed. Councillors have authorised spending an additional £79,625 to change who comes up with the […]

8 years ago
The Entertainer toy shop to open in St George’s Shopping Centre

How the new toy shop may look Pic: Emma Hollings A new toy shop is to open in St George’s Shopping Centre in the run up to Christmas. The Entertainer has announced it will be opening a new branch in […]

8 years ago
Coining it! Harris Museum and Art Gallery wins national award for coin collection

Viking coins from the Cuerdale Hoard are some of the Harris' treasured possessions Coin collection work at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery has won national recognition. The museum houses 12,500 coins and has been awarded with the Collections Trust Award for its […]

9 years ago
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