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6th Preston Social announced, sign up for free

Next Tuesday sees the return of the Preston Social, the event based around discussing social media at the New Continental pub. With the news that a father in Northern Ireland is […]

13 years ago
Mapped: Play our Preston History Quiz

old preston street Know your Tom Finney from your Strand Road? Have a go on our Preston History Map Quiz. It will ask you questions about the city and you have to click […]

13 years ago
Preston North End: Cup run alive and play-off assault

The Preston North End weekly roundup is a new feature here at Blog Preston, in association with The Town End. Each and every week, we’ll bring you all the latest […]

13 years ago
Bikers to ride out on city streets for Preston Guild

harley-davidsons on marsh lane This is the view from the handlebars as a group of bikers took to the streets of Preston for a ride out. The Harley-Davidsons roared into life from Strand Road […]

13 years ago
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New trains proposed by First TransPennine on North West lines

(c) Danny Lee/London Midland Above, it’s the train passengers have been waiting for, but it’ll arrive in December 2013. The sleek, greener, cleaner and faster 110mph 4-car Siemens Class 350 ‘Desiro’ train order for […]

13 years ago
Crime Roundup 16/09/11 – Police investigate a ‘flasher’ in Penwortham

police tape Lancashire police are appealing for information following a number of “flashing” incidents at a park in Penwortham. In June and July police received four reports of a naked man who […]

13 years ago
Theatre Review: All Because Of Molly, New Continental

The infrastructure investments the Continental have made this year in lighting, seating and curtaining have greatly improved its amenity for theatrical performers and audiences alike.  This has allowed the venue […]

13 years ago
Mother mourns loss of baby Ollie McBride killed in Ribbleton

ollie mcbride A mother has spoken of her loss after her six-month-old son, Ollie McBride, died at a house in the East of Preston after his father had hung himself. Michaela Swain […]

13 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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