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Preston band Ginnel celebrate debut album release with two gigs in one day

“We’re old enough to know better and young enough not to care,” says Mark Wareing, singer and lyricist of Preston’s exciting post-punk psych outfit Ginnel. The band is preparing for […]

7 months ago
In pictures: A world first as photography parade hits streets of Preston

2023 Preston Photography Parade Pic: Claire Griffiths The world’s first photography parade took place in Preston last week. The event – which happened on Saturday 19 August, World Photography Day – was part of Lancashire Photography Festival. […]

7 months ago
What’s on as The MET returns to Preston’s University Square this September

Inside The MET (Mobile Event Tent) Pic: Michael Porter Photography The MET (Mobile Event Tent) is returning to University Square this September. The MET is set to deliver a diverse array of entertainment experiences during the month-long residency, which follows […]

7 months ago
The original indoor turfed festival Glastonferret returns to Preston for 2023

Preston’s The Ferret has ordered 70 square metres of turf and 20 hay bales, which can only mean one thing… Glastonferret is back for 2023. The original indoor turfed festival […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston, Leyland and Chorley to get new local radio station

Nathan Hill holding Central Radio sign in Preston Local radio is returning to Preston, Leyland and Chorley this month, with the launch of a new commercial radio station on DAB. Central Radio North West will begin transmitting from […]

8 months ago
Penwortham ‘theatre legends’ being honoured with 24-hour performance

Ron and Angela Blenkinship Pic: Double R Arts A 24-hour performance will take place in Penwortham in memory of two champions of the arts in South Ribble. Double R Arts and Friends are joining together to remember Ron […]

8 months ago
Preston choir to sing again after summer with a new music director

Dan Adams Preston Orpheus Choir is gearing up to sing again after the summer break, with a new music director in position. The choir has announced Dan Adams is stepping into the […]

8 months ago
Lancashire Encounter Festival confirms 2023 line-up

Timeless is performed inside and around 7m high rotating hourglass and tackled the threat of climate change The line-up for this year’s Lancashire Encounter Festival taking over Preston city centre for three days of arts and culture has been confirmed. Organised by Preston City Council the festival […]

8 months ago
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