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Winckley Square developer ordered to take down banner

'The One' in Winckley Square Pic: FWP A property developer has been ordered to remove or amend how a large banner in Winckley Square is displayed. Number 6 Winckley Square, previously known as Gorst House, is grade-II […]

5 years ago
Take a trip down Ribbleton’s memory lane this spring

Ribbleton library Pic: Tony Worrall Do you live in Ribbleton or have a connection to the area? A new exhibition at Ribbleton Library could be right up your street. The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & […]

5 years ago
Old cottages on Preston Western Distributor route being dug out

Pickerings Cottages dig Archaeological digs are taking place at cottages in Cottam. Lancashire County Council has begun the work as part of the proposed Preston Western Distributor. The new road will link a […]

5 years ago
Great British Railway Journeys visit Preston’s suffragette city

Journalist and railway enthusiast Michael Portillo will visit Preston in the next episode of BBC’s Great British Railway Journeys. Returning to the screen for its 10th series, Portillo kicks off […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Should the Mother and Child statue stay in St Mary’s car park?

The statue of Mother and Child, which stands in the car park on the old St Mary’s Catholic Church site is to be renovated. St Wilfrid’s Church has begun a […]

5 years ago
Preston Military Show is returning to Fulwood Barracks

A previous Preston Military Show Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s popular Military Show will return to Fulwood Barracks this summer. Visitors will have the chance to enjoy displays of military equipment, activities in the arena and see bands marching […]

5 years ago
Five things you only know if you went to Tokyo Jo’s in the 90s

The queue The queue. The nerves. Would you remember your date of birth? Would you get away with your big sister’s ID? What’s your star sign again? And for the […]

5 years ago
Tokyo Jo’s coming back to Preston after 15 years

A Tokyo Jo’s reunion night is set to bring “The Ultimate Discotheque” back to Preston. Taking place in the same Church Street building – now Evoque – the night will […]

5 years ago
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