The former Co-operative offices in the city centre are empty and run down

The ‘New’ New Continental In Preston?

Is this the site for the New Continental in central Preston? A recent application from New Continental Properties Limited asked the council to grant a Club Premises Certicficate and licence to open from Monday to Sunday at 10:00 to 02:00 and late night refreshments from 23:00 to 02:30 at the old Co-op buildings on Ormskirk Road in Preston. The Sheraton Buildings on Ormskirk Road have [...]

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Breaking News: Man charged with Murder of Lia Green

This evening, (Tuesday 16th October), the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Lancashire Constabulary to charge a 22 year old man with the murder of 3 year old Lia Green. Richard Green of Harling Road, Preston has been charged with Murder and has been remanded in custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. He has also been charged with cause / allow the death [...]

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End of an era for Darren’s Barbers on Cannon Street

It really is the end of an era for the traditional barbers in Cannon Street, Preston. For over 28 years, Darren and his predecessors have been cutting and shaving Preston lads hair. Your basic stuff, no nonsense. A place where old Preston celebs used to go. Many of the past Preston North End football team regulars and management graced the barbers chair. Darren has many [...]

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The Preston Magazine releases October edition

A magazine full of local history and community news has hit shops and cafes across the city with its October edition. The mag, produced by Penwortham resident Heather Crook, includes a when a torpedo boat took a trial trip up the River Ribble in 1885, a call to action to get involved in the Preston Digital Archive and a short history of the Lamb & Packet [...]

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Sarah Millican & Friends in Preston tonight

Comedian Sarah Millican is at the Frog and Bucket in Preston (sold out). Star of TV, Sarah Millican popped into the Frog and Bucket comedy club tonight to try out loads of new stuff in preparation for her BBC TV series. She will bring jokes, if you bring laughs. It’ll be rough and ready, very very fun, and a cracking night. She has notched up [...]

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Gospel Concert with Elsa Harris and the St Helens Gospel Choir

A Gospel Concert featuring Elsa Harris of Chicago with the St Helens Gospel Choir will take place at the City Chucrh on North Road in Preston on 20 October. Elsa is an outstanding vocalist and pianist, and was the Choir Director, Vocalist and Pianist for ‘The King of Gospel’ Jessy Dixon (Jessy Dixon Ministries). Elsa was named ‘A Legend of Chicago Gospel Music’ in Chicago’s [...]

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