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 paradeA 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 RibbletonPreston 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 tradingA 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 MarketTwo 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 soldA 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 Soil300 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 doorPrestonians 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 […]
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