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Purple Flag for safe Preston city centre night out to have permanent home

The Purple Flag is currently above the Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Preston City Council The city is officially flying the Purple Flag for having a great and safe night out. Preston City Council and Preston Business Improvement District have officially received the flag at […]

1 year ago
Preston city centre retains its Purple Flag for a great night out

Event at the Flag Market Preston’s nightlife has once again been classed as one of the best in the world. The city has retained its Purple Flag status – similar to the Blue Flags scheme […]

1 year ago
Preston remains only place in Lancashire for Purple Flag nightlife

Prestfest is the city's outdoor event of the summer Preston city centre is officially celebrating today after receiving the news that it has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Purple Flag’ accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). […]

2 years ago
Preston retains its Purple Flag nightlife status

The Prestfest stage on the Flag Market The Prestfest stage on the Flag Market Preston has been given the Purple Flag status for the seventh year running. The city remains the only place in Lancashire to be […]

6 years ago
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Preston retains the Purple Flag status – here’s what that means

UCLan's Media Factory reflects the sunrise in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Preston has retained its Purple Flag status for evening and night-time economy for the fifth year running. The Purple Flag represents city centres that provide a vibrant and diverse mix […]

8 years ago
Belting night out: Preston city centre retains Purple Flag status for fifth year

Enjoying an event in Preston city centre Pic: Billy Matthews Preston has retained its recommendation as the best night out in Lancashire for a fifth year in a row. A Purple Flag has been awarded to the city, a scheme […]

9 years ago
Alive After Five Awards: 13 pictures as Preston’s nightlife providers party

Preston’s nightlife was celebrated in a glitzy ceremony at Evoque nightclub on Tuesday. The Alive After Five Awards recognise those people who make a night out in the city great. […]

10 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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