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Fishergate Hill Conservation Area action plan coming into force

West Cliff is held up as a superb example of Victorian architecture Pic: Paul Swarbrick Owners who neglect historic properties within the Fishergate Hill area could face a stronger clampdowns from city council planners. Preston City Council has been reviewing the conservation area which stretches […]

9 years ago
Preston taxi standards improving as city council hails more frequent tests

Taxis make their way down Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall Tighter controls on taxis in Preston will not be introduced after council licensing officers managed to hit a target for ensuring cabs and private hire vehicles in the city are […]

9 years ago
MACS bar licensing review: Police and public health officials deliver reports on assaults and alcohol promotions at closed bar

MACs bar was forced to close for three month by a magistrate in mid-June Pic: George D Thompson MACs bar faces a battle to keep its ability to serve alcohol as councillors meet to discuss its future. The bar is currently closed after Preston Magistrates decided it posed […]

9 years ago
Preston schools impress at SPAR Lancashire School Games

Preston schools at the opening ceremony Preston schools headed to Blackpool to compete in the SPAR Lancashire School Games finals. The games give youngsters across the county a chance to showcase their sporting talents – and […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s Big Pedal & Family Festival coming to Avenham Park

This counts as a quiet day when the sun shines on Avenham Park Preston’s Big Pedal & Family Festival is coming to Avenham Park this month. Sunday, July 26 will see cyclists get on their bike and head down to the park for […]

9 years ago
Freedom of the City march next weekend as part of Armed Forces Day

armed forces day The King’s Royal Hussars (KRH) will mark 300 years of history by marching through Preston. The KRH get many of their recruits from Preston and the parade will coincide with […]

9 years ago
The Flag Market launches events calendar for July

Having a break on the Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall The Flag Market has launched an events calendar for July. You will have noticed new benches on the Flag Market with wheels making it possible to move them. This allows […]

9 years ago
Nostalgia: Preston pubs captured beautifully in biro

Preston’s derelict pubs have been captured in a series of stunning drawings using only a biro pen. UCLan student Danielle Shore, from Skipton, found inspiration for their drawings as part […]

9 years ago
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