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BBC Radio 2 in the Park

The BBC’s flagship music festival came to Preston on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024. Over 70,000 revellers partied in Moor Park to the likes of Sting, Pet Shop Boys, Sugababes and Sister Sledge, while a host of Radio 2 DJs entertained the crowds.

Warning signs go up around Moor Park as BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival recovery continues

One of the signs in Moor Park as work continues to repair the grade-II listed park Pic: Preston City Council Warning signs have gone up across Moor Park as the repair work continues following the BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival. Preston City Council say dismantling the festival site […]

2 weeks ago
BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness set to ride through Preston in big cycling challenge

BBC Radio 2 presenter, Paddy McGuinness, is set to ride through Preston as part of a huge cycling challenge for Children in Need. He is set to take on the […]

2 weeks ago
BBC Radio 2 presenters Rylan and Michelle Visage honoured by iconic Preston cartoonist

Michelle and Rylan with their cartoons. Pic: BBC Radio 2 Two BBC Radio 2 presenters have been made into Bash Street Kids portraits, honouring an iconic Preston cartoonist. Michelle Visage and Rylan were given caricatures last week by Minnie the […]

3 weeks ago
Pictures show scale of Moor Park clear up operation after BBC Radio 2 In The Park

The scale of the challenge facing the parks team in Moor Park can be shown from above. Pictures passed to Blog Preston show the current state of the grade-II listed […]

4 weeks ago
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In pictures: Every act who performed at BBC Radio 2 in the Park Preston

Paul Heaton performing during Sunday's festival. Pic: Ste Whiley With the rare chance to attend what was essentially a music festival right on my doorstep, I felt it was my duty to catch every single act on the main […]

4 weeks ago
Arrests made during BBC Radio 2 In The Park Preston including a police officer assaulted

The BBC Radio 2 studio is visible from the festival site Pic: Mick Porter/Blog Preston Five arrests were made during the BBC Radio 2 in the Park weekend in Preston from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September including a Penwortham woman accused of attacking a […]

4 weeks ago
If you enjoyed BBC Radio 2 in the Park Preston then these events should be next

Naomi Wood Pic: Garry Cook Over 70,000 people had a ball in Preston this past weekend at BBC Radio 2 In The Park. With 53 per cent of attendees coming from Lancashire – and an overwhelmingly […]

4 weeks ago
BBC Radio 2 In The Park clean up operation begins on Moor Park mud bath

Hardy Preston souls. Credit: Blog Preston Clear-up operations on Moor Park are continuing as the BBC Radio 2 In The Park site remains for the next fortnight. Preston City Council say they are confident the park […]

4 weeks ago
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