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Prestfest and FamilyFest boost city centre visitor numbers to Preston

Entertainers at the FamilyFest Two city centre events have helped boost the number of people visiting Preston. Prestfest, with its Halloween-themed street entertainers, saw 14 per cent more people in the city than a […]

9 years ago
Prestfest in pictures: Zombie flashmobs, grim reaper and ghastly creatures swarm Preston city centre

A frightful night was had by all at Preston’s Saturday night Prestfest. With monsters, aliens, zombies, clowns from your worst nightmares and the scariest of all was the grim reaper […]

9 years ago
Alive After Five Awards: Voting opens to pick favourite pub, restaurant and other city centre venues in nightlife awards

Those who make Preston’s nightlife great are to be honoured at a special awards ceremony. The Alive After Five Awards started last year and continue this year with 179 nominations […]

9 years ago
How Preston’s new Christmas lights could look

An artists impression showing the Christmas lights down Fishergate Organisers have revealed the Christmas look they are going for with Preston’s festive lights and market this year. Artist impressions show how the lights will look down Fishergate and the […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Christmas: Festive lights expansion, Winter Wonderland and Christmas Market planned

Preston Christmas lights on Fishergate Pic: Paul Melling More than £60,000 is to be spent on new Christmas lights for Preston city centre. It’s part of a £125,000 investment on drawing shoppers into Preston for the festive season. […]

9 years ago
When is the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2014?

Crowds at the Flag Market for last year's Christmas Lights Switch On The preparations for Christmas are already beginning in Preston. The annual Christmas Lights Switch On date has been confirmed. Follow live updates from the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2014 […]

9 years ago
Hunt for city centre Preston lambs to win shopping spree prize

Stores across the city centre are taking part in the Lamb hunt Prestonians are being asked to seek out ten iconic Preston lambs hidden across the city centre. Business leaders have hidden the lamb symbol in the windows of city centre businesses. […]

9 years ago
Age UK charity store wins Preston best shop window competition

Age UK were judged by the public to have the best window display A charity shop in Preston city centre has been crowned the best shop window in Preston. Age UK won 21 per cent of votes cast in the competition on who […]

10 years ago
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