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Royal Preston Hospital restaurant gets a major makeover

The refurbished restaurant designed into a modern space 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 Gromit

A 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 status

The Countess of Wessex meeting Children who welcomed her into the city earlier today Pic: Preston City Council Earlier 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 on

Spring flowers in Preston city centre in March Pic: Tony Worrall In 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 ago
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Preston reacts to the unveiling of Wallace and Gromit bench

This 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 Park

Crowds 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 10

Wallace and Gromit bench installation Pic: @pr1markettrader The 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 Markets

Wallace and Gromit bench installation Pic: @pr1markettrader Local 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 […]

3 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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