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The stories you’ll find here were all made possible by you, our readers, and a host of organisations in the city, through our Crowdfund Lancashire appeal, which unlocked support from the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund provided by Lancashire County Council.

A year of culture: How your support helped Blog Preston deliver daily arts coverage

Jo Whiley on stage at The Ferret with William Wolstenholme, Matt Fawbert and band members Pic: Blog Preston It’s one year since Blog Preston set off on a mission to shine a brighter spotlight on arts, culture and events in our city. It’s a quest that was made […]

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How Ptown Collective is building community and bottling up big city energy in Preston

Ptown Collective litter pick near Newman College in March A new group called Ptown Collective is creating connections in Preston through activity, music, food, art and culture. Founded by 28-year-old Prestonian Gaby Ingham, the collective runs three events a month […]

2 weeks ago
Everything you need to know for Preston egg rolling 2025

Epico the Dragon Preston’s much-loved egg rolling event is back two weeks today, promising a day packed with fun, entertainment, and tradition. Taking place at Avenham and Miller Park on Easter Monday (21 April), the event […]

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Turner Prize winning Preston artist to represent Great Britain at global art festival

Lubaina Himid Pic: Adama Jalloh Turner Prize winning Preston artist Lubaina Himid CBE has been chosen to represent Great Britain at a globally renowned international art festival. The University of Central Lancashire Emeritus Professor of […]

2 weeks ago
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Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas this Easter holidays

The Arc Cinema in Preston's Animate Pic: Mick Porter This Easter holidays, the cinemas in Preston are jumping on the bandwagon and putting on a series of special shows to ensure the whole family has a range of films […]

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Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 4 to 10 April

Montage of movie posters featuring Sylvanian Familes, SIX, Screamboat, and Muriel's Wedding The Easter break is officially here, and with that comes A Minecraft Movie, the latest film to adapt a popular video game. The film stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and […]

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Preston’s moving way of marking Parkinson’s Awareness Month

A Neuro-Moves session Pic: Parkinsons UK People with neurological conditions will keep dancing to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Preston this April. Neuro-Moves, innovative classes for people with Parkinson’s and other conditions, have been taking place […]

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Preston men invited to walk at dawn for mental health

A shaded path near the hills in Rivington Pic: Tony Worrall Men across Preston and beyond are being urged to walk at dawn for mental health as Lancashire Mind launches its first-ever Sunrise Walk. The 8km walk, taking place on Friday […]

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