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Preston’s Makers Market to take place twice a month from August

Friargate hosted the Makers Market in the city last time. Preston’s Makers Market is set to take place twice a month in the city centre from August. The event has continued to grow in popularity in the city, leading to […]

10 months ago
Preston’s festival of footy is ready for kick-off

Fanzone on the Flag Market in 2021 for UEFA Euro 2020 Pic: Preston BID The Preston Fanzone is returning for UEFA EURO 2024. Following the success of the Fanzone in 2021, the Flag Market will once again be transformed into a ticket-only areas so […]

11 months ago
Council bosses promise to clamp down on Friargate anti-social parking problems

Four cars illegally parked by barriers on Friargate County Council bosses have promised to step up enforcement action after parking issues on the revamped Friargate. The northern stretch of road is open after long-running works which were designed […]

11 months ago
Preston’s football fanzone to return for Euro 2024 this summer

The fan zone in 2021 Preston’s fanzone will return this summer with all of the England Euro 2024 group games shown on the big screen at the Flag Market. Preston BID, in partnership with leading […]

1 year ago
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Proud ambassador for autism Jake switches on the Preston Christmas lights for 2023

Switch On Star Jake Ogden Proud Leyland lad Jake Ogden has switched on the city’s Christmas lights for 2023. Jake, who has autism, won the Switch On Star competition in recognition of his tireless charity work. Jake […]

1 year ago
We’re looking for our 2023 Switch On Star to light up Preston this Christmas

Are you our Switch On star In partnership with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we are seeking nominations for a Proud Prestonian to switch on the city’s 2023 Christmas lights. The free Switch On […]

1 year ago
Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes crowned at city centre awards ceremony

2023 Preston's High Street Heroes award winner John Gillmore Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes have been crowned at a city centre awards ceremony. The competition, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID), and supported by Visit Preston, saw 17 […]

2 years ago
Examining the case for free parking in Preston

Penny Street car park Parking – and whether it should be free – is a topic that is often discussed in the Blog Preston comments. We’ve seen many a negative comparison from readers on […]

2 years ago
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