8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (318+ words) Preston's runners, and Pretty Muddy obstacle course participants, did us all proud. A smattering of pink took over Avenham Park at the weekend for the return of Race for Life to the city centre. Moving from the usual Moor Park…...

13+ hour, 8+ min ago  (283+ words) Pints will be poured as part of the Pubco chain at the end of this month Wetherspoons is to call time on The Grey Friar later this month. Last week Blog Preston confirmed a deal had been struck for the…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (454+ words) Heather Crabtreehas found a fun way to dance and fundraise " without a late night A Fulwood charity shop manager is inviting people to hit the dancefloor for an afternoon of music and fundraising in support of St Catherine's Hospice. Heather…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (332+ words) The grade-II listed pub in Lancaster Road is due to serve up pints again after latest closure A closed-up historic pub in the centre of Preston is being required to beef up security. The Golden Cross in Lancaster Road is…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (344+ words) A'Preston-based contemporary painter'is preparing to host a solo exhibition in Preston city centre. Kat Holmes" exhibition,'I Have Loved Them All, runs from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June at SHOP in Syke Street. Kat, who is originally from Ribbleton and now…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (495+ words) Outdoor concert planned for Winckley Square is shelved with The Ferret stepping in to host instead The outdoor finale of three weeks of live music in venues across the city has been moved under cover. Preston Jazz and Improv Music…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (573+ words) The event marks the culmination of what organisers say has been a hugely successful festival Acclaimed Lancashire singer-songwriter Charlotte OC is set to close the Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival 2026 finale. Charlotte will perform at Lancashire Sounds Live, a free…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1206+ words) The long-running dance school has been in the venue's arcade since 2015 and within the city centre since 1982 One of Preston's longest-running dance groups is to leave the city centre after four decades and move to a suburban business park. Carol…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (401+ words) Members of the public joined forces with researchers to explore personal and community histories An exhibition showcasing stories rooted in local and family histories is set to open in Preston later this month. Heritage and History in Practice is the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (499+ words) New events Run, Roast, Rave and Summerween coming to Chew's Yard Chew's Yard is preparing for a day of unconventional events with a run club, coffee rave, and gothic market all taking place on Sunday 7 June. The day begins with…...