New bar Market Street Social confirms opening date
New bar and social space Market Street Social is due to open Friday 16 April just off Friargate. Owned by the same people as Plau bar, there will be a […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
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Ribbleton woman with borderline personality disorder launches business to help others who struggle
A Ribbleton woman with borderline personality disorder has launched a business to help others struggling with mental health. Jade Rimmer was diagnosed with BPD, which affects mood and how a […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
There are empty shops across Preston’s high streets and side streets but city can bounceback as lockdown eases
Due to current coronavirus restrictions many high street shops have been left empty. Current lockdown restrictions mean that only essential shops can be open. This loss of trading has meant […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
Preston retailer uses quiet lockdown period to create ‘blinged up’ mobility scooter
A Preston retailer has used the quiet lockdown period to customise a mobility scooter with crystals and flashing lights. Staff at ScootaMart in Owen Street have spent over 500 hours during […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
£20.9m Towns Fund boost for Preston city centre projects including a Youth Zone
Preston has been awarded £20.9m from the government’s Towns Fund for a series of city centre regeneration projects, including a previously-scrapped Youth Zone. The funding, announced as part of the Chancellor’s […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
Lane Ends children’s boutique wins North West retail award
Ashton-based Melissa Louise Children’s Boutique has won the Northern Enterprise Award for Best Children’s Fashion Retailer in the North West. The boutique, which is located in Blackpool Road at Lane […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
Preston tops list for most new companies formed in Lancashire during 2020
Lancashire has been named as one of the top ten places to start a new business. More than 12,6000 new companies were started during 2020, with Preston leading the way […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
Parent company of Preston’s St George’s Shopping Centre goes into administration
The parent company of the St George’s Shopping Centre has fallen into administration. It is thought that this is due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on trading at […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
Reps Gym in Ribbleton closed by court order after repeated Covid breaches
Reps Gym in Ribbleton has been closed by court order after repeatedly breaching Covid-19 regulations. On Friday (5 February), the Magistrates Court granted the three-month Order along with £9,098.15 in […] Preston News – Blog Preston …
Dobbies Garden Centre near Preston expands food hall
Dobbies Garden Centres have opened a new look foodhall at their Clifton branch near Preston. This partnership with Sainsbury’s brings a range of high-quality essential food and grocery products to […] Preston News – Blog Preston …