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Coda, The Venue and more: Looking back at what the Frog and Bucket venue used to be

Coda was the previous name for the venue before the Frog and Bucket took over The building which houses the soon to close Frog and Bucket has been an entertainment venue for decades. As The Frog and Bucket, it hosted shows by stars from John […]

10 years ago
Taking on The Big Ugly Burger at Longton’s Dolphin Inn

As it came towards me the other diners gasped. The waiter, who was delivering this beastly incarnation, held a strong smug look as if to say, “you won’t beat this
.” […]

10 years ago
New openings and closures in Preston

A mini round-up of new openings and closures in Preston city centre. New shoe shop opened on Fishergate called Solewish. A small family run organisation that brings in cutting edge […]

10 years ago
What was the cause of the Ribbleton explosion?

Rowan Scrap Metals tweeted this picture of smoke at the Recycling Lives facility An explosion at the Recycling Lives facility on the Red Scar industrial estate was the cause of Prestonian panic today. Residents and workers nearby took to Twitter to ask what […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Review: Katherine Jenkins sparkles at Symphony at the Tower concert

A little slice of the Proms came to Preston on Saturday night thanks to Katherine Jenkins. Performing as part of the Symphony at the Tower concerts the Welsh songstress dazzled […]

10 years ago
Review: James Blunt at Hoghton Tower

James Blunt performing at Hoghton Tower Lets be honest, watching James Blunt could’ve gone very wrong for me. I’m regularly accused of music snobbery (something I’m not sure I agree with but I see where they’re […]

10 years ago
Moor Park rats: Cull them or leave them be?

Two rats swimming in the pond at Moor Park Pictures and sightings of the rats which are infesting Moor Park have become a political hot topic. We reported in April how residents have expressed concerns about the rats being […]

10 years ago
What does Simon Rigby have planned for Preston Guild Hall?

The plan points to more of a food offering at the Guild Hall complex The bid from Simon Rigby focuses not just on bringing big name acts to the Guild Hall but working to enhance the whole offering of the Guild Hall building. Drilling […]

10 years ago
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