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Danish posh pound shop Tiger to open in St George’s Shopping Centre

The Tiger shop will be within the St George's Shopping Centre Pic: Tony Worrall What’s known as the posh pound shop is heading to Preston. Tiger, a Danish design shop, is like a cross between Ikea and Woolworths. Hoardings have gone up in the […]

8 years ago
Preston Hindu temple to reopen with two day celebration including major parade

The new look temple in Gerrard Street A Hindu temple is to reopen six years after it was badly damaged in a storm. The Preston Mandir Mahotsav being brought back into use is to be celebrated all […]

9 years ago
Police have fireworks thrown at them in Ribbleton

Type of fireworks stolen from an address in Preston Preston Police have issued a dispersal order across parts of Ribbleton after officers were attacked with fireworks. Inspector Paul McLernon has appealed for the incidents to stop before “someone is […]

9 years ago
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 […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

9 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 […]

9 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 […]

9 years ago
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 […]

9 years ago
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