The Charters Restaurant at the Royal Preston Hospital has undergone a major makeover led by the award-winning design team at FWP Ltd. The new look refurbished restaurant is now open […]
2 years ago Preston yarnbombing group creates companion for Wallace and GromitA six-foot-tall companion for Wallace and Gromit, from Nick Park’s much-loved animated films, has been crafted by a yarnbombing group in Preston. A life-size replica of Wendolene Ramsbottom, the object […]
2 years ago Royal visit celebrates the 20th anniversary of Preston’s city statusEarlier today Preston Markets was filled with crowds in anticipation for the arrival of the Earl and Countess of Wessex to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and Preston’s 20th anniversary of […]
2 years ago An update on Preston’s £20.9m Towns Fund award one year onIn March 2021, Preston was awarded £20.9m from the government’s Towns Fund to support the regeneration of the Harris Quarter. The programme includes redevelopment of the area surrounding the Harris, Preston Markets, the Guild Hall and […]
3 years agoThis morning (Friday 10 September) people waited in anticipation for the Wallace and Gromit bench to be unveiled. Based on the cheese-loving inventor and his loyal companion as they appeared […]
3 years ago It’s the wrong trousers Gromit! Preston’s new Wallace and Gromit bench unveiled by creator Nick ParkCrowds gathered in the drizzle outside the Market Hall this morning to witness proud Prestonian Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit, and the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Javed Iqbal, […]
3 years ago Wallace and Gromit bench to be unveiled on September 10The bronze sculpture of Wallace and Gromit will be welcomed to Preston on Friday 10 September. Preston is the home city of the animated duo’s creator, Honorary Freeman of the […]
3 years ago Installation of Wallace and Gromit bench begins at Preston MarketsLocal sculptor Peter Hodgkinson has been at Preston Markets to oversee the installation of the new Wallace and Gromit bench. Market trader Sheridan’s Bags and Bags took to social media to […]
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