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Five things Prestonians said on hearing KFC is to leave Fishergate

Prestonians take a look at the KFC on Fishergate in 1965 Preston loses a little of its modern history in the coming weeks as KFC prepares to move from Fishergate. It was the first Kentucky Fried Chicken to open in the […]

9 years ago
Community Link Centre fire: Arson investigation launched after Ashton blaze

Major damage has been caused to the rear of the community centre An arson investigation has been launched by police after a fire at a Preston community centre. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service called in Lancashire Police after tackling the blaxe at […]

9 years ago
Police appeal to find despicable conmen who tricked Penwortham pensioner out of £5,000

Two conmen used a recent water leak to trick their way into a vulnerable old lady’s home in Penwortham. The 86 year old let the men into her home on […]

9 years ago
KFC to close Fishergate restaurant which was first to open in the UK

KFC on Fishergate will leave early in 2015 The first KFC in Britain is preparing to spread its wings and leave Preston. Fishergate’s fried chicken outlet opened in 1965 and was the first of the chain restaurants across […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Watch: Terrifying cash robbery at Preston newsagents by armed gang

One of the gang armed with a machete bursts into the store CCTV has been released by Preston Police in the hunt for a gang who raided a newsagents in Ribbleton. If you’re on our app, click here to watch. The footage […]

9 years ago
Turtle Bay restaurant throws open the doors in Preston with launch party

Sampling the food at Turtle Bay   Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has officially opened its doors in one of the largest restaurant launches in Preston. Located at the bottom of Crystal House with views onto the […]

9 years ago
In pictures: Student fashion show at Fishergate Shopping Centre

Catwalk inside Fishergate Shopping Centre Outfits from fashion promotion students at the University of Central Lancashire were on display for late night shoppers in Preston. A catwalk was set up inside the Fishergate Shopping Centre […]

9 years ago
Giant new student flats block planned for Corporation Street

An artist impression of how the new Corporation Street flats would look at night A long-planned giant block of student flats in Preston city centre is due to get moving, having been attempted since 2004. Land on Edward Street, between Corporation Street and Friargate, […]

9 years ago
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