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Video: Mass Christmas busking in Preston city centre

the mass busking jam session on Preston high street Eagle-eyed student Daniel Bentley spotted this mass busking session on Christmas Eve in the city centre. The video above was taken at 1pm on Fishergate on Christmas Eve as the […]

14 years ago
Merry Christmas from Blog Preston

snow covered haslam park, preston With snow still on the ground it’s that time of year again, Christmas. A chance to kick back and relax, sip a glass of mulled wine and catch up with […]

14 years ago
Revealed: Preston residents included in leaked EDL list

(c) Matthew Parkinson A list showing the identity of people who bought merchandise from websites associated to the far-right English Defence League (EDL) group has been revealed by hackers. Five people from Preston […]

14 years ago
Price promise for train passengers

Grand Central train on the North East route Grand Central Railway have promised cheaper fares, spacious trains and better storage if its proposed direct rail link from Lancashire to London are approved. The open access operator submitted plans […]

14 years ago
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#UKUncut – Tax Avoidance Protest in city centre

UK Uncut in Preston Protestors from tax-avoidance group UK Uncut braved the harsh weather to vent their annoyance outside the Vodafone store in Preston city centre Saturday afternoon. A small group-of-six handed out leaflets […]

14 years ago
Slideshow of Snow Photos in Preston

Last night Danny Lee went out and took some photos for Blog Preston of the newly fallen snow. Below are the photos he took combined with some that our Twitter […]

14 years ago
Seven Tips For Christmas Family Fun in Preston

Stuck for things to do with the kids over Christmas? Don’t fear, we have the lowdown on what’s on over the festive period.

14 years ago
Local student on ITV’s ‘Take me out’

Catherine Wilkinson, 20, studies fashion and brand management at The University of Central Lancashire. Alongside her twin, Samantha Wilkinson, she appears on the tongue-in-cheek dating show that is set to […]

14 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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