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Preston Cenotaph ‘urination’ claims amid call to respect monument and new signage

The new signage in front of the Cenotaph on the Flag Market Pic: Preston City Council Calls have been made to respect the city’s Cenotaph amid claims it has been urinated on, seen groups of people sitting on it and anti-social behaviour linked to the monument. […]

4 days ago
Remembrance Sunday in Preston – parade route, road closures and timings

Remembrance parade in the city Pic: Michael Porter Preston will fall silent during Sunday morning to remember the fallen. A Remembrance parade takes place through the city centre during Sunday (10 November). Preston City Council has confirmed details […]

4 weeks ago
Spitfire to be on Preston’s Flag Market for Battle of Britain event

The Spitfire Visitor Centre based at Blackpool are providing the aircraft Pic: Andy Bell/Hangar 42 A commemoration of the Battle of Britain will take place in Preston city centre. Beginning with a parade through to the Flag Market to remember the sacrifices made in the […]

1 year ago
Vigil to take place in Preston in memory of dogs shot by police

Cenotaph on a sunny morning in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A vigil is planned for Preston city centre in memory of two dogs who were shot in London. Campaigners are calling for action after footage emerged showing the Metropolitan Police […]

2 years ago
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Preston Remembrance Sunday parade and service to take place at the Cenotaph

On Remembrance Sunday (November 14), Preston will host a Remembrance Sunday Parade. The Service will commence at the Cenotaph at 11am. Read more: Christmas mini-markets to be held at Preston city […]

3 years ago
Watch the Remembrance Sunday services for Preston and South Ribble as they go virtual

A reminder of the pandemic at the Remembrance Service in Preston Pic: Paul Melling Remembrance Sunday was marked in the midst of the Covid pandemic with virtual services and social distancing. Both Preston City Council and South Ribble Borough Council offered an online way […]

4 years ago
Man in critical condition after electric bike crash near Preston’s Flag Market

The Flag Market in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A man is in critical condition in Royal Preston Hospital after a crash this morning near the Flag Market. Lancashire Police said they were called at 4.30am on Friday (July […]

4 years ago
Pictures as Preston marks Remembrance Sunday for Armistice100

The city centre fell quiet as the 11th hour of the 11th day was reached. Preston’s Remembrance event saw a large crowd brave the weather for the service on the […]

6 years ago
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