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Anarchy at the NUS march in London – A UCLan student’s view

A local student studying in Preston gives his take on the student protests in London earlier this week. While most students were protesting peacefully in Parliament Square, it was a […]

14 years ago
Vintage & Contemporary Fashion Bazaar

If you’ve been disappointed by the reduction of vintage shops in Preston, get down to The Continental this Saturday for a celebration of vintage wares. Clothes, handmade jewellery and unique […]

14 years ago
What Victorian Benefactors Did For Preston

The industrial era is one easy to overlook in a provincial context in the face of what I and people of varying ages learnt in school. We are granted a rough idea about how life changed, but my education in the matter was confined to general developments leading up to the years when Victoria was on the throne. But what of the individuals who sought to change Preston for the better?

14 years ago
Last minute error gifts Barnsley victory

A clumsy error from Sean St. Ledger in the 89th minute handed Barnsley all three points in a scrappy game at Deepdale tonight. Preston dominated for large periods of the […]

14 years ago
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Moor Park to get gym upgrade

Moor Park is set to be given an adidas makeover, with the installation of Preston’s second adiZone outdoor gym. The plans were put to Preston City Council’s planning committee last […]

14 years ago
Jason Cook at the Frog & Bucket – Win tickets

After a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, award winning and critically acclaimed comic Jason Cook brings his brand new show The End (Part 1) to Preston on Sunday […]

14 years ago
Three things to do this weekend

Here’s another roundup of activities to do this weekend. As ever, if you know of anything that should be included in next week’s roundup, get in touch at contactus@blogpreston.co.uk. 1. […]

14 years ago
Preston Photos Digest

As part of one of our ongoing series here at Blog Preston, in which we showcase the very best photographs taken in Preston, here is this week’s offerings! All of these […]

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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