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Preston unites against terrorism in vigil for London

Preston took a strong and united stance against terrorism in a show of solidarity on Monday night. It comes in response to the terrorist attack which claimed four lives and injured […]

8 years ago
Preston to hold peace vigil in response to London attack

The vigil takes place during Monday evening Pic: Preston Pals The vigil takes place during Monday evening Pic: Preston Pals A peace vigil is being held in Preston to show solidarity in response to the London terror attack. The Light […]

8 years ago
Outdoor concert to take place this summer on the Flag Market

Tom Zanetti and Fatman Scoop are the headline acts Tom Zanetti and Fatman Scoop are the headline acts An outdoor concert is returning to Preston’s Flag Market – but this time not in the freezing cold! Prestfest sees Fatman […]

8 years ago
Crews called to dramatic van fire at Preston Flag Market

Blaze at the Flag Market in Preston. Credit: Yo Burrito Lancashire Fire & Rescue crews were called to the Flag Market in Preston after a van overheated and caught fire. […]

8 years ago
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Preston’s Strongest Man is returning to the city

There's a range of challenges to overcome to become Preston's Strongest Man There’s a range of challenges to overcome to become Preston’s Strongest Man This year’s event is being organised by Chris Walker, with help from Gaz Smith, and is in aid […]

8 years ago
What it was like at the anti-Trump demo in Preston

A sign held up against the Harris A sign held up against the Harris Preston hasn’t seen a protest since the EDL march last year, so the hype surrounding this ‘Anti-Trump’ rally was building pretty fast. Starting […]

8 years ago
What’s on in Preston during 2017: From Flag Market fun to egg rolling tradition

The Mini Mela was a success meaning a larger Mela can be planned It might be Blue Monday (the most depressing day of the year) but there’s reason to get the calendar out and start circling some dates in Preston. Responding to criticism […]

8 years ago
‘Drunken buffoon’ wanted after Preston’s Christmas Tree damaged

The Christmas Tree has been vandalised Preston’s Christmas Tree is no longer a twinkling beacon on the Flag Market. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and say a ‘drunken buffoon’ has damaged the tree. Sections of the […]

8 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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