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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 16h

We are live in Moor Park for the bridge lift at the Serpentine Lake www.facebook.com/share/v/1NFu...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 07/10/2026

Great night at the High Street Heroes Awards organised by Preston BID and Visit Preston. Big congrats to all the winners, highly commended and finalists. Great to see The Guild Lounge buzzing.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Farewell to Fox Street. A homeless shelter which has seen nearly 250 people through the doors in recent months closed today.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 19/09/2026

Fireworks over the city centre to round off the Lancashire Encounter Festival and the end of the torchlight procession which marched its way from Moor Park to the Flag Market. 🎆

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 19/09/2026

The Encounter Festival torchlight procession approaching the Harris and Guild Hall in Lancaster Road before the finale on the Flag Market

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 24/08/2026

Interesting early results on what BP readers think the new super council comprising Preston, Lancaster and Ribble Valley should be called. Ultimately the decision will be made by the government www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/08/lett...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 24/07/2026

Complaints about the signage for the Friargate South scheme and diversion routes have seen enforcement cameras for the Tithebarn Street bus lane now covered over (weeks after the works began) www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/07/pres...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 04/07/2026

FrankTheSoldier1 - who has 385,000 followers on TikTok - is among those joining the military parade in the city today. Here he is pictured in Fishergate.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 28/06/2026

Closure of the M65 expected throughout Sunday evening. Traffic continues to be held between Junction 3 and Junction 4 due to a concern for welfare incident. www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/06/m65-...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 27/06/2026

Rockprest in full swing on Moor Park in some stunning sunshine. Even Wallace and Gromit have headed down to rock out to Trivium, Megadeth and Paramore tributes 📷 Pics: Steve Whiley

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 26/06/2026

Sunshine (and some welcome shade) on Winckley

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20/06/2026

Hands in the air as Dave Day roared up the M6. On the red bike is Dave Myers' wife Lilliana and good friend of Si King, Woody. www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/06/in-p...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20/06/2026

More than 150 people have lined Victoria Road this Saturday afternoon to continue the opposition to the proposed felling of lime trees along the River Ribble as part of flood defence works. Full report coming soon.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20/06/2026

Rammed on Hough Lane awaiting the procession for the annual Leyland Festival. Perfect weather! 😎

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 15/06/2026

The 20-year-old student from Penwortham was brutally attacked on her way home from a night out on Saturday 15 June 1996.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 27/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who has been sending us their new tram bridge pictures since Friday - including tram bridge selfies! Preston 🤝 new tram bridge Pics: Janette Hall, Elaine Hall, Kevin Brown and Janette Langdell

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 25/05/2026

It would appear the new tram bridge also comes with a beach. Costa del Preston on the banks of the River Ribble. Stay safe out there in the sun!

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 23/05/2026

After Popworld exited stage left the other month, Bamboogy has sauntered onto the scene. The new nightclub and bar is now open in Church Street. Daniel McCullough was straight in. 💃🕺

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 22/05/2026

After the tram bridge opening, we hot footed it to The Harris for a first look at new Horrible Histories exhibition. Martin Brown was interviewed by nine-year-old Connie and Stan. First look in the morning and full interview on Sunday as he was given a gruesome grilling(!)

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 22/05/2026

It's open! All our updates from a historic day for the city www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/live...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 08/05/2026

As it stands, this looks to be the moment Labour lost their majority in Preston #localelections www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/live...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 08/05/2026

More wards now counting at the Preston local elections - our live updates from the Guild Lounge as the city's political future is decided. Probably about an hour away from first result. www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/live...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 07/05/2026

Proposals to build 1,300 homes in Samlesbury on a 400-acre plot have been thrown out by councillors. South Ribble Borough Council's planning committee has voted unanimously tonight to reject the Cuerdale Garden Village scheme.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 07/05/2026

Longridge Community Hospital has been branded 'not fit for purpose' by NHS chiefs, as hundreds of people gather at Longridge Civic Hall tonight at a meeting convened by Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 07/05/2026

Preston's going to the dogs... It's what we're all here for on election day. George, Murphy and Barney have all been out doing their duty. #dogsatpollingstations #localelections

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 11/04/2026

The Gentry x London. 💙💛 More than 2,000 making the trip for Gentry Day at Charlton. Pics: Andy 'Bowler Hat' Hodgson

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 11/04/2026

"Preston fans are the best. They are the Gentry." Safe travels to all heading to Charlton today for Gentry Day. Pics: Andy 'Bowler Hat' Hodgson

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 06/04/2026

Smiles, chocolate, egg rolling, Easter bonnets, sunshine and lots of fun. More pictures from a fantastic day at Preston Egg Rolling. Pics: Joshua Brandwood

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 27/03/2026

More than 200 people are bedded down at Deepdale as the Big PNE Sleep Out takes place for a third time. More than £50,000 (incl gift aid) has been raised so far to help tackle female homelessness in Preston. www.justgiving.com/campaign/bps...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20/03/2026

Spring Equinox and it's definitely sprung in Preston - what a beautiful day. John Wildman snapped Avenham and Miller Park in all its glory. And we'll be rolling those eggs soon!

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 18/03/2026

Within 20 minutes of us posting the picture, one of our readers Janette was in touch saying she had found it. Proud Preston right there. And proof, there is goodness left in the world despite everything you might see and read.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 10/03/2026

Aerial views of the works at the Grimsargh Bridge widening scheme as the temporary traffic lights return. These pictures were taken by Mark Ashmore on Monday - they would show major queues if in the same spot this morning as motorists saw delays of more than half-an-hour

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 08/03/2026

Daffodils in bloom and brightening up both sides of Cottam Way. Pics: Allison Morley

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 08/03/2026

It's the second day of the Share Her Story event as part of International Women's Day. The Friends of Edith Rigby group move into The Harris from 11.30am until 3.30pm and everyone is invited to come and share the story of a woman who has shaped their life and our communities too.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 07/03/2026

The city awoke to a blanket of fog and eerie scenes on Saturday morning. Up above it you can see church spires, the Deepdale floodlights and old mill chimneys poking through. Pics: Bibin D Velayudhan

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 07/03/2026

The closure of the M6 at Junction 28 looks set to continue well into Saturday afternoon - there's delays of more than half-an-hour on the M6 northbound and also heavy traffic from Chorley northbound on the M61 as motorists seek alternative routes. www.blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/pers...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 06/03/2026

Those signs of Spring all around and especially in Avenham and Miller Parks - a lovely bit of sunshine this week before the rain returned 📷 Pics: John Wildman / Sally Kelly

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 02/03/2026

A damp morning at Deepdale, brightened by firming up plans for the return of the Big PNE Sleep Out. More than 300 people signed up to take part and help raise funds to prevent female homelessness in the city.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 02/03/2026

Well, what a response that was! More than 100 people and organisations were nominated in the first ever Proud Preston Awards. The official finalists list is out this morning and well done to every person who is on it.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20/02/2026

Plenty braving the rain to celebrate one year of Animate with a day of free family fun! The Arc is giving away goodie bags and complimentary tickets, and there are special treats on from all the foodie places. Running until 3pm!

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 15/02/2026

The snow capped Pendle Hill as viewed from Brockholes. Geese in flight adding an extra bit of drama to the brooding picture from John Wildman. 🏔

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 14/02/2026

Flowers left at The Splash statue today, which marks 12 year since Sir Tom Finney passed away at the age of 91. Viva Tom Finney.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 14/02/2026

Nothing says I love you like an artisan baked good. Busy down at the Maker's Market on the Flag Market this Valentine's Day. The market alternates between Friargate and the Flag Market on a fortnightly basis.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 02/02/2026

Known as the 'snow moon' the full moon was on display over Preston last night. Thanks to Liam Godbert for sharing these stunning pictures. 🌕

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 30/01/2026

Each month we team up with Preston Pulse to put a spotlight on a few of the events coming up in the next month in the city - here's a look at some of February's www.instagram.com/p/DUJBFKWjHB...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 27/01/2026

Preston's Market canopy lit purple for World Holocaust Memorial Day. The date marks the 1945 liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau 💜🙏 Photo: Karen See

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 21/01/2026

In 2019, we slept out to raise funds for the Foxton to buy a house in the city for rough sleepers. In 2023, we slept out to help the Fox Street day centre which is a lifeline for the city's homeless stay open.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 21/01/2026

More than 250 people have now put their names down to take part in the third Big PNE Sleep Out at Deepdale.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20/01/2026

A break in the clouds, saw the Aurora briefly appear over Preston last night. These are the views from Penwortham and Grimsargh. Certainly not the dazzling display of the Northern Lights we saw back in May 2024. 📸Louise Gooch / Hannah McGivern

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 18/01/2026

Investigation work continues at the scene of a two-car crash on Preston Road in Grimsargh. The road has been closed since 10am and it is not expected to reopen quickly. There is no access over Grimsargh ‘Skew Bridge’ at present due to the police cordon.

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