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Six parts of Preston’s history and heritage we as a city could make more of

Preston has plenty of heritage and history to shout about – this was the message from a public meeting this week. History is something we’ve covered on Blog Preston for […]

1 week ago
Preston Grasshoppers chief on expanding the appeal of rugby and future of the Fulwood-based club

Hoppers in action in a recent sell-out fixture against Fylde Pic: Mick Craig/Preston Grashoppers Sitting in the entrance hall at Preston Grasshoppers is a piece of rugby history, a yellowing manuscript which notes the founding of one of the country – and the world’s […]

3 weeks ago
Tributes paid to ‘integral’ part of Preston Grasshoppers following New Year’s Day death

John Crayston Pic: Preston Grasshoppers A former detective who became a mainstay of the city’s rugby club has died. Preston Grasshoppers has released a tribute to John Crayston who died on New Year’s Day. Described […]

1 month ago
David Moyes appears during sports and dementia debate at Preston’s university

David Moyes during the discussion at the University of Central Lancashire Pic: UCLan Former Preston North End manager David Moyes appeared at the city’s university for a debate around head injuries in sport and dementia. He was part of a panel including Dawn […]

2 months ago
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In pictures: Preston Bonfire Night 2024 firework displays light city skies

Fireworks at Pear Tree in Penwortham Pic: Sonia Bashir Preston’s skies were lit with fireworks as Bonfire Night displays took place. Crowds flocked to Preston Grasshoppers in Fulwood for the city’s largest display with other displays at Grimsargh and […]

3 months ago
Inquest set after death of young man with heart of gold Ben Young

Ben Young An inquest will be held in January to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a man described as having a ‘heart of gold’. Ben Young, 36, died towards the […]

4 months ago
Preston Grasshoppers firework display details as tickets only available in advance

A previous firework display at Grasshoppers. Tickets are now on sale for Preston Grasshoppers annual fireworks display, bonfire and funfair. The event, which is one of the largest and most popular, returns on Tuesday 5 November […]

5 months ago
Sponsored: Hopfest 2024 this weekend and we have four pairs of tickets to win

Crowds at Hopfest Pic: Preston Grasshoppers Preston Grasshopper’s annual summer festival Hopfest returns this weekend – and you and a friend could be there. We’re teamed up with Hoppers to give you the chance to win […]

7 months ago
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