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New space at The Harris to celebrate diversity and identity 

The Harris First Floor Balcony, Planning and design by Ralph Appelbaum Associates. The Harris Museum has unveiled a new space with the aim to celebrate diversity and identity. The newly imagined first floor balcony is an area designed with a purpose to […]

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New bins in Preston city centre to encourage recycling-on-the-go

Cllr Freddie Bailey (R); with Ellie Tebbott, Waste Technical Officer; and a street cleaning crew at the Market Hall recycling bin location. New bins are being implemented in Preston city centre in order to encourage recycling-on-the-go. Four new specific litter bins will make it easier for residents and visitors to recycle plastic […]

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Oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community celebrates 100th birthday

Jim with his wife Gwen. Pic: Preston Community Gateway The oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community has turned 100. Jameson (Jim) St Valle, turned 100 years old this month, celebrating his birthday with family, friends and staff at […]

2 weeks ago
Preston Market Hall parking issues crackdown planned

Cars are regularly parking at the end of the Market Hall by the Wallace and Gromit statue Pic: @cparkyuk Lancashire County Council is set to visit Preston’s Market Hall to tackle ongoing parking issues. This comes after it has been reported on multiple occasions that motorists are parking directly […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s buses to see new Public Transport Safety Officers on patrol

Public Transport Safety Officer Roman Karasz. Pic: Lancashire County Council A scheme has been set up, seeing new Public Transport Safety Officers patrolling Preston’s buses and bus stations. The officers are specifically trained, aiming to tackle anti-social behaviour on public […]

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Moor Park set to host three-day festival in September

A view across Moor Park Pic: Lisa Brown A three-day festival looks set to take place on Moor Park in September. Signs have gone up for an application of a premises licence running from 9am to 11pm over […]

2 weeks ago
New film exploring the work of Preston environmental charity

Members of Let's Grow Preston starred in the film. Pic: Locality A new film, exploring the work of an environmental charity, Let’s Grow Preston has been released. The film, created by Locality, looks at the work carried out by the charity […]

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Public denied chance to consult on Old Tram Bridge replacements

Designs released for the new bridge over the Ribble Only one design option has been deemed suitable as a replacement for Preston’s Old Tram Bridge – meaning the public will not be able to have their say on a […]

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