This week, Preston residents have been gearing up for Saturday’s Prestfest events on The Flag Market. And, as outdoor activities continue to ramp up post-lockdown, families can attend a family-friendly picnic event […]

A new collection of poems examining the effects and aftermath of a third world war has been released by Preston-based poet Terry Quinn. ‘Notes on the Cause of the Third […]

Preston-born poet Darren Hobson has published new work that shares his memories of growing up in and around the town during the 1970s and beyond. Locations in Avenham, Penwortham and […]

Pop poet Louise Fazackerley will launch her new The Glass Arc tour at The Ferret on Thursday 30 January at 8pm. The tour is promoting Louise’s first book, The Lolitas, […]

A gritty Manchester poet famous for appearing with bands like New Order is launching a new performance night in Preston. Mike Garry will appear at The Ferret on Thursday 31 October. Garry has […]

A Preston poetry group is giving budding poets a platform to share their work. Damson Poets meets at the Continental on the last Wednesday of each month. The group began […]

An acclaimed Scottish writer is coming to Preston fresh from Edinburgh Fringe. Award-winning spoken-word artist Kevin P Gilday is set to deliver a selection of his best work in the Suffering From […]

Performance poet Hollie McNish is bringing her award-winning poetry to the Harris. McNish – who in 2017 co-wrote a play about Dick Kerr Ladies – was persuaded to add Preston to […]