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Mark Hendrick MP sends condolences to Royal Family on behalf of Preston

Sir Mark Hendrick MP delivering his tribute to the Queen in the House of Commonsv Sir Mark Hendrick MP has sent his condolences to the Royal Family on behalf of the people of Preston. The MP for Preston spoke in the House of Commons to […]

2 years ago
Preston North End give lifetime ban to fan for tweets about the Queen

A copy of the email from PNE confirming the lifetime ban Preston North End have given a lifetime ban to a fan who tweeted about the Queen. The fan, who asked not to be named, posted on Twitter on Thursday 8 […]

2 years ago
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to Preston

The Queen in Preston Pic: David Eaves Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday, visited Preston many times. She reined for over 70 years and was the longest serving monarch of the United Kingdom. Here we […]

2 years ago
Mayor of Preston leads city’s tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II Pic: Julian Calder The Mayor of Preston has led the city’s tributes after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Councillor Neil Darby said: “Today we join with people throughout the United Kingdom, the […]

2 years ago
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Preston Hindu temple lights beacon to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Preston’s BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir joined thousands of celebrants last weekend by lighting a beacon to mark the Jubilee. On Thursday, 2 June 2022, the temple joined others across the UK […]

2 years ago
In pictures: Preston celebrates and hosts Platinum Jubilee street parties

Her Majesty The Queen celebrated 70 years of service last weekend as residents across Preston took to the streets to throw Platinum Jubilee street parties. On Sunday, 6 February 2022, […]

2 years ago
Residents urged to ‘Plant Preston’ for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Avenham Park in autumn Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Council has invited residents to plant trees on their properties this March to mark the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. Last year, Preston was chosen as a Champion City for Her Majesty […]

3 years ago
Preston in the 16th century, family feuds and Government spies

16th century map of Lancashire Pic: Preston Digital Archive Preston in the 16th century was a rural backwater, far from the centre of Government. Consequently, Preston remained a Catholic bastion long after the Protestant reformation. Its isolated location and […]

3 years ago
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