An illuminated event is part of the programme A torchlight parade is returning to the city as part of a Brief Encounter. Following on from the Lancashire Encounter festival, which […]

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 […]

A three-day arts festival in Preston is due to return in 2018 – and has been praised by artists and visitors alike. The Lancashire Encounter ran in September and included […]

It was three days which brought Preston together and showcased the arts and culture of the city. Now you’ll be able to relive the Lancaster Encounter festival with an exhibition […]

This young man wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the Lancashire Encounter festival without a disabled toilet. Tom Wade who has dystonic cerebral palsy was able to use the temporary […]

Thousands of runners made their way through Preston city centre – and a few splatters of rain – to complete Run Preston. A 5k and 10k race took place during […]

Hundreds of people have paraded through the streets of Preston in the procession of light. Part of the Lancashire Encounter festival the event saw a light up horse and cart […]

Giant wooden wheels rolling down the street, a celebration of gay pride and walking under red balloons were all part of the second day of Lancashire Encounter. Preston’s celebration of […]