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Highlights of Preston Guild so far, in pictures

As we are half way through Preston Guild week it is a good time to have a look at the highlights so far. Photographer Gill ‘CottonGilly’ Lawson from the Preston […]

12 years ago
In pictures: The Preston Guild Court

guild court The Guild Mayor and Mayoress headed the civic procession (not them above if that’s what you are thinking) in a short walk from the Town Hall to the Guild Hall, […]

12 years ago
Preston council meet this Thursday to make final budget decisions

budget wordle Preston Council officials are meeting this Thursday to make final decisions on budget plans for 2012/2013. 3.5% council tax rise is among the major proposals made by the councillors in […]

12 years ago
Exclusive: Public toilets will not be closed

The city’s public toilets will not be closed, Blog Preston can exclusively reveal. It was feared that Prestonā€™s loos would be closed after nearby councils in Manchester and Sefton decided […]

13 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Councillor to leave role with a heavy heart after 20 years

Preston is to lose one of its most revered councillors, after Frank De Molfetta revealed he was stepping down. Councillor De Molfetta, 68, will not stand for re-election in May, […]

13 years ago
BBC programme falls foul of controversy

The BBC have been heavily criticised for using 20 dogs to foul on a street in Preston as part of a new television series. The programme called ā€˜The Street That […]

13 years ago
Preston stops to remember Holocaust victims

A Holocaust survivor visited Preston to speak out against hatred and prejudice, as the cityĀ paused toĀ commemorateĀ Holocaust Memorial Day. Mrs Thea Hurst described her memories of her escape to England and […]

13 years ago
Fears for Preston’s libraries amid council cuts

Preston’s libraries could be under threat next week as the council finalises plans to cut staff. At a cabinet meeting earlier this month, Lancashire County Council unveiled plans to reduce […]

13 years ago
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