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Preston’s Light Foundation celebrates ‘fantastic turnout’ at public Q and A night

A Preston interfaith group last weekend welcomed non-Muslims and the Mayor of Preston to a Q and A night to discuss Islam’s place in the modern world. On Sunday, 28 […]

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In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 9 to 15

Preston's skyline over the Docks Pic: Tony Worrall With The Met Office issuing an amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for next week and with most schools breaking up for the holidays yesterday, it’s safe to say that summer is […]

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Mayor unveils plaque twinning Sir Tom Finney Soccer Centre with WWI peace site

The Mayor of Preston has unveiled a plaque commemorating the Peace Field Project, twinning a local sports centre with a Belgian WWI truce site. On Saturday, 9 July at 10am, […]

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Councillor Neil Darby welcomed as Preston’s 694th Mayor at just 34 years old

The new Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Neil Darby as its 694th Mayor. Councillor Darby is one of the youngest to hold the role, as far as records show, at […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Mayor responds to Preston sign protest

The Preston sign with chains added for Tim's art intervention Pic: Tim Saunders The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Javed Iqbal, has responded to an art intervention that protested against the new Preston sign. The sign – commissioned by Preston City Council and currently located on […]

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Mayor of Preston opens Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club’s new £54k facilities

The Mayor opens Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club's new facilities Pic: Steve Taylor The Mayor of Preston, Javeq Iqbal, has officially opened Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club’s brand new £54,000 practice facilities. During the summer of 2021, the club ran a crowdfunding campaign, […]

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Mayor of Preston appeal raises over £3,000 for Ukraine relief

A local Ukraine relief appeal has provided over £3,000 to the Polish Red Cross in Preston’s twin city, Kalisz. The Mayor of Preston’s appeal raised the funding over two weeks […]

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Preston political leaders unite in tribute to councillor John Browne

Councillor John Browne Preston councillors have paid their respects to Councillor John Browne, who has sadly passed away aged 71. As the longest sitting member of Preston City Council, John worked as Chair […]

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