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Parent company of Preston’s St George’s Shopping Centre goes into administration

St George's Shopping Centre in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall The parent company of the St George’s Shopping Centre has fallen into administration. It is thought that this is due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on trading at […]

4 years ago
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on Ringway

The crash took place close to the Queen Street retail park Pic: Google Police have reported that they were called to a road traffic collision today (Tuesday 16 February) at around 4.44pm. Emergency services are currently at the scene. The incident occurred between […]

4 years ago
Preston high street recovering post-lockdown

Queues outside the Fishergate Shopping Centre and Primark Pic: Paul Melling Preston’s high street is performing better than Manchester and Liverpool during post-lockdown recovery, according to a new report. The Centre for Cities ‘High Street Recovery Tracker’, compiled using anonymised mobile […]

4 years ago
‘It’s no longer safe’ – hairdresser leaves the city centre after 33 years

David Thomas A Preston hairdresser says he is leaving the city centre after 33 years as he no longer feels it is safe for independent businesses. David Thomas has been in Guildhall […]

5 years ago
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Police appeal after serious sexual assault in Preston city centre

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in Preston City Centre are appealing for witnesses. It happened at around 4:20am on Sunday (September 22nd) when the victim, 18, has become separated […]

5 years ago
This Preston woman is raising awareness about Functional Neurological Disorder

Becky Brome is raising awareness A woman from Preston is raising awareness about a disorder she currently is affected by. Becky Brome is from the city centre and grew up […]

6 years ago
When and where there is free parking for Christmas in Preston

As the mad dash for present buying starts, shoppers will be pleased to discover that free parking will be available in the city over the Christmas period. A number of […]

6 years ago
New loft apartments unveiled in Guildhall Street

The first of a complex of spacious loft apartments will be unveiled in Guildhall Street on Thursday October 25. Etc Urban Developments is putting the finishing touches to the 883 […]

6 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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