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 […]

Moor Park echoed to the sound of Asian beats during Saturday as the city’s Mela returned. South Asian Mela took over the park with traditional dance, song and foodie delights. […]

An explosion of lights, colour and culture hit Preston as a three-day festival brought an estimated 30,000 people to the county. Lancashire Encounter celebrated life through dance, music, theatre and […]

Dancers wore traditional South Asian costumes Hundreds of people sweltered on the Flag Market as South Asian culture took over proceedings. Shoppers saw bangra beats laid down, tasty dishes served […]

The city’s Flag Market is becoming a hub of events during the summer – from comic heroes to a celebration of Preston’s Asian community. Summer Saturdays mean there’s something happening […]

A dancer entertains the crowds in the sunshine A celebration of Preston’s Asian community took place in the city centre. Music, dancing and food was on the agenda as the […]

Preston’s Flag Market came alive with a celebration of the city’s South Asian community. The Mini Mela, which used to be a much larger event in Avenham Park, has moved […]

Preston Mela is seeking a new trustee to help it put on its annual Asian festival. The event, which promotes Asian culture and arts in the city, wants someone new […]