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WEBOver 70,000 people had a ball in Preston this past weekend at BBC Radio 2 In The Park. With 53 per cent of attendees coming from Lancashire – and an overwhelmingly […]
Watch as giant transformer lifted onto Preston Docks
WEBAug 24, 2024 · A giant transformer was lifted onto land at Preston Docks during Saturday lunchtime. Being sailed up the River Ribble on Wednesday the team has patiently waited for weather conditions to […]
Watch how Friargate and Ringway in Preston city centre to look …
WEBMar 19, 2021 · As part of the successful Transforming Cities Fund bid, Lancashire County Council has been awarded £14.7m to regenerate the Friargate North and Ringway area in line with other modern cities. The ...
Historic maps reveal Preston’s long lost buildings and rivers
WEBSep 5, 2021 · Maps are a great way of seeing how Preston has developed over the last 350 years, revealing some long lost buildings and rivers. The map above shows the original core of the town in 1650. The ...
BBC Radio 2 In The Park begins setting up in Moor Park
WEBAug 24, 2024 · The festival takes place during Saturday 7 September and Sunday 8 September, with a DJ-event on the Friday 6 September evening. Speaking to Blog Preston earlier this week, Head of BBC Radio 2 ...
New ambitious vision for adult social care across Preston and ...
WEBSep 15, 2021 · A vision for the future of adult social care across Preston and Lancashire has been unveiled. The plans will see people put at the heart every decision made. It sets out a bold plan to give older ...
Preston Guild Hall foyer venue The Guild Lounge opening
WEBJul 16, 2024 · The Guild Hall, as Blog Preston revealed earlier this month, is currently costing the city council more than £1million-a-year with very limited revenue to show for it. Chief executive of the city ...
River Trader timing for Preston Docks update is given
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Preston City Council has confirmed the River Trader is going to arrive between 12noon and 2pm on Wednesday (21 August). The boat needs to wait for high tide to be able to make safe passage to the ...
M6 closed southbound between junction 27 and 26 after person …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The M6 southbound this morning. The M6 is closed southbound due to an ongoing police incident relating to a person falling from a bridge. The motorway was closed at around 2am between junction 27 ...
Jo Whiley to broadcast live from The Ferret when Radio 2 in the …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · A high-profile BBC DJ will broadcast live from Preston’s most iconic music venue to mark the arrival of BBC Radio 2 in the Park. Jo Whiley, along with BBC Radio Lancashire Introducing presenter ...