Preston News and Events
Planning your Preston trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Preston such as events and attractions, to make your Preston visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Preston, you’ll find everything you need for your Preston holiday on Whats On in Preston.com. Our What’s On Preston guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Preston – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Preston by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
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Preston News 27/01/2023
Freddie Flintoff reveals Top Gear future after making ‘painful decision’
Freddie Flintoff is said to have decided to take a pause from TV work as he recovers from a crash last month on the Top Gear test site when a…
Preston News 26/01/2023
Love Island’s Ekin-Su has fans convinced her younger brother is Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet
The picture that got her fans talking was a family photograph of herself, her parents, her brother and Davide Fans mistook Ekin-Su’s younger brother for a famous Hollywood star Timothée…
Preston News 24/01/2023
Preston takeaway where staff worked 12 hours for £10 for ‘exploitative’ boss, report claims
Home Office agents say the business has been fined £10,000 for employing undocumented workers Bianco on Friargate, Preston (Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live) A Preston takeaway which was ordered to stop late…
Preston News 23/01/2023
Ekin-Su’s wardrobe malfunction as Dancing on Ice fans slam ‘unfair’ advantage
Viewers pointed out an issue as Ekin-Su had an extra week to practice the dance off routine Ekin-Su’s wardrobe malfunction as Dancing on Ice fans slam ‘unfair’ advantage Ekin-Su Culculoglu…
Preston News 18/01/2023
Steak bake fans gutted as popular Greggs vanishes from Preston retail park
Customers will have to go elsewhere to get their hands on their favourite pasties A Greggs shop in Preston has permanently closed (Jude Tolson/LancsLive) (Image: Lancs Live/Jude Tolson) A Greggs store…
Preston News 17/01/2023
Preston takeaway ordered to stop late night sales over crime fears says it will fight ban
A temporary closure order has been granted at court Bianco on Friargate in Preston A Preston city centre takeaway has been ordered to stop operating late at night under police…
Preston News 16/01/2023
Dancing On Ice Ekin-Su ‘Ofcom complaints’ as viewers agree about outfit in ‘sexiest ever’ dance
The ITV Love Island winner and former UCLan student is in danger of going home after a public vote landed her in the dance-off Ekin-Su on ITV Dancing On Ice…
Preston News 14/01/2023
Preston Indian restaurant says ‘meal went down a treat’ in exquisite retort after disgruntled customer walks out
The owners of this restaurant didn’t seem to be put off by threats Owners of the Indian restaurant in Preston hit back at the customer’s complaint (James Maloney/LancsLive) (Image: James Maloney/Lancs…
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The Guardian Preston
- Freddie Flintoff: from Ashes hero to cricket’s class warriorby Andrew Anthony on 09/07/2022 at 4:00 pm
Sometimes vulnerable, other times ebullient, now Preston’s most celebrated son has a mission on home turfPreston is a small city with particular attributes, not least its role as the administrative centre of the county of Lancashire. But no one would accuse it of being a glamour spot. Previous residents who’ve made a name for themselves include John Inman, who played Mr Humphries in the 1970s sitcom Are You Being Served? and Nick Park of Wallace & Gromit fame.The most famous Prestonian […]
- Tweet on Tory candidate’s account says teenage girls smell ‘buttery and creamy’by Harry Taylor on 22/05/2022 at 6:24 pm
‘What did I just read?’ responds one women’s rights activist to comment on Twitter of Preston Conservatives’ Jonty CampbellA Conservative local election candidate has caused outrage after a post on his account said 16-year-old girls smell “buttery [and] creamy”.On Saturday a post on the Twitter account of Jonty Campbell, who has stood for the party in Preston on a number of occasions, said: “Here’s the thing with girls 22 or under, they smell massively different to a girl of 28. […]
- Two children die in hospital after Preston house fireby PA Media on 13/04/2022 at 3:01 pm
Three-year-old girl and five-year-old boy die after being taken to hospital following blaze on FridayTwo children have died after a house fire in Preston.Lancashire police said the three-year-old girl and five-year-old boy died on Tuesday after they and their mother were taken to hospital on Friday evening. Emergency services had been called to the address in Coronation Crescent at about 8pm following reports of a house fire with several people trapped inside. Continue reading...
- Championship roundup: Paul Ince leads Reading to victory over Birminghamby PA Media on 22/02/2022 at 10:42 pm
Interim manager oversees 2-1 home win in his first matchMiddlesbrough fight back to beat West Brom; Barnsley win awayThe Reading interim manager Paul Ince marked his return to management with a 2-1 home win against Birmingham.The former Manchester United and England midfielder – whose son Tom is on loan at Reading from Stoke – was handed the reins on Saturday evening just hours after Veljko Paunovic’s departure following a 3-2 win at Preston. Continue reading...
Aico Preston
- Aico Strengthening Community Ties with OsNoshby Lisa Sadler on 26/01/2023 at 10:11 am
Aico has provided continued support to OsNosh since 2020, in the form of funding educational programmes, weekly colleague volunteer days
- BAMMIE Award win for Aicoby Lisa Sadler on 24/01/2023 at 8:17 am
Aico, the European market leader in home life safety, received a BAMMIE Award on the 20th of January 2023 from
- UKALA- Aico Announce Partnershipby Lisa Sadler on 12/01/2023 at 4:54 pm
The UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA) has partnered with Aico, a manufacturer of choice for life safety products UKALA