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Preston choir raises £591 to help people fleeing war and violence

Three local choirs have united for a community concert that saw members perform hits to raise £591 for people fleeing war and violence. Last weekend, the ‘Singspiration Community Choir’, comprised […]

2 years ago
Preston Flag Market hosts ‘World Wide Knitting in Public’ event

Preston residents with a love of knitting descended on Flag Market last Saturday for the World Wide Knitting in Public Day event. On Saturday, 11 June, Preston Flag Market saw […]

2 years ago
In pictures: Preston celebrates and hosts Platinum Jubilee street parties

Her Majesty The Queen celebrated 70 years of service last weekend as residents across Preston took to the streets to throw Platinum Jubilee street parties. On Sunday, 6 February 2022, […]

2 years ago
Fundraiser to help The Larder pay for new windows after vandals destroyed them

Larder staff have started a fundraiser to replace the windows of the shop after vandals smashed their shop windows during a night of trouble in the city centre. Around 10pm […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement City Deal chief to leave Lancashire County Council

Stephen Young on site at Cuerden A senior county council officer has announced that he is leaving his job for a new position at Halton Borough Council. Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport and Community Services […]

2 years ago
Lancashire County Council opens small grants to organisations in Preston and Lancashire

How people receive money from the government will change with the introduction of Universal Credit A scheme which will give small grants to community, voluntary and faith groups has launched this week. The initiative, the Local Member Grants Scheme, will see each county councillor being […]

2 years ago
‘Eye sore’ on the streets of Deepdale as fridge freezer dumped in fly-tipping incident

A concerned resident contacted Blog Preston to notify us there had been an instance of fly-tipping in their local area. They said they saw a white vehicle ditch the goods […]

2 years ago
Cottam Post Office reopens in community centre following ‘devastating’ flood

The owners of Cottam Post Office have opened up about the difficulties their shop faced following a major flood. Reopening temporarily from today (Thursday 11 November), at Cottam Community Centre, […]

2 years ago
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