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Three people stand smiling for a photo in a room with exposed brick walls, hanging lightbulbs, and various chairs.Arts & Culture · 19 OctoberPreston City Council Approves Major Funding Boost for Local Arts and CultureRead the story →
A newly constructed black tarmac pump track with various mounds and curves, surrounded by disturbed dark soil and green trees under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.Local News · 12 OctoberPreston’s First Pump Track Set to Open at Waverley ParkA person wearing a large, colorful, illuminated costume resembling a mythical creature or insect with prominent red, yellow, and purple elements and glowing red lights, walking down a street at night with a crowd of people in the background.Entertainment · 8 OctoberMore Than 50,000 People Enjoy Encounter Festival in PrestonA group of people, including adults and children, stand in front of four white trucks with large tank-like backs decorated with colorful messages about food and sustainability, parked in front of a brick building.Education · 6 OctoberPreston Children’s Artwork Brings Food Waste Vehicles to LifeA classical building with tall pillars is illuminated with red and blue lights at night, next to a brightly lit blue Christmas tree and a tree with red lights, all under a dark sky with a "Christmas in Preston" graphic.Events · 4 OctoberPreston City Centre Set for Festive Christmas ProgrammeA male chef in a tall white hat and a black apron stands with two women in red jackets, in a room with a window behind them and a "hello AUTUMN" banner hanging.Positive Local News · 28 SeptemberLeyland Nursery Makes the Grade with OfstedA long exposure photograph capturing vibrant light trails and blurred shapes in blue, green, yellow, and red hues, creating an abstract and dynamic composition.Local News · 17 SeptemberElectronic musician Printy returns to Preston for first headline show in nearly 30 yearsA group of ten people, some dressed in vibrant theatrical costumes and others in business attire, stand together on a paved outdoor area in front of a modern building with a tree on the left.Theatre & Performing Arts · 14 SeptemberPantomime Returns to Preston Guild Lounge with Festive Production of CinderellaA split image showing an orchestra performing in two different venues, with text overlaying the image that reads, Preston & Recklinghausen, Two Cities, One Symphony.Music & Events · 2 SeptemberPreston and Recklinghausen Orchestras Unite for Special ConcertA smiling woman with blue hair and a shiny silver suit performs with a large set of illuminated wings.Arts & Culture · 1 SeptemberPreston Encounter Festival to Bring Culture, Creativity and Fireworks to the CityA man and a woman in green jackets walk down a street, with a flow chart overlay depicting services for rebuilding lives.Council / Government Updates · 28 AugustPreston Council Strengthens Support for People Facing HomelessnessA collage of four images including cityscapes, a historic building, and a castle ruin, with overlaid text promoting the Lancaster, Preston & Ribble Valley Council.Council / Government Updates · 21 AugustLancaster, Preston and Ribble Valley Proposed as New Unitary Council NameA wide pedestrianized street lined with shops and trees, with numerous people walking along the sidewalks and a few in the central pathway.Council / Government Updates · 20 AugustPreston Moves Closer to Hosting UK’s First Regional Co-Operative BankFour people in high-visibility jackets and work trousers stand with cleaning equipment, including long poles and a large black vacuum cleaner, in front of a brick building with a large metal roller door.Grants & Funding · 12 AugustPreston Receives £17,000 Grant to Tackle Chewing Gum LitterA long row of terraced houses with varying brick and painted facades, featuring an array of dark roofs with chimneys and skylights under a cloudy sky.Property · 4 AugustCouncil Proposes New Landlord Licensing Scheme in PrestonA wide shot of a bustling indoor flea market with numerous vendors, tables laden with goods, and shoppers browsing under a high, vaulted ceiling with exposed metal trusses and overhead lighting.Community · 2 AugustPreston’s Markets and High Streets: The Character, History and Changing Fortunes of a Shopping HeartA child's drawing depicts a red monster with a long green tongue and sharp teeth, with colorful eyes or dots near its head that says "I am Hungry" next to it. Below, a second drawing with green outlines says "Recycling Feed The Monster".Arts & Culture · 23 JulyPreston Children’s Artwork to Feature on Food Waste Collection VehiclesA collage of four images showing street performers: a man in a straitjacket, a woman in a pink outfit riding a shopping cart, a juggler looking up at flying clubs against a blue sky, and a band with a drummer on stilts and a tuba player.Entertainment · 22 JulyPreston Markets Announces Free August Entertainment ProgrammeA glass jar filled with gold coins labeled "EMERGENCY FUND" stands next to a line of dominos, representing potential financial instability.Council / Government Updates · 21 JulyPreston Residents Encouraged to Apply for Crisis and Resilience FundThe entrance to Town Hall, a building made of light brown stone with many windows, and flags hanging above the doorway.Council / Government Updates · 3 JulyPreston Council Expands Cost-Of-Living Support For ResidentsA bustling city square with people walking and cycling, surrounded by historic buildings and trees under a clear sky.News · 29 JuneMulti-Million Pound Improvement Works To Begin In Preston City CentreThe Man Who Invented 'Teetotal': How Preston Weaver Joseph Livesey Started a Global Temperance Movement From His Kitchen TableLocal News · 26 JuneThe Man Who Invented 'Teetotal': How Preston Weaver Joseph Livesey Started a Global Temperance Movement From His Kitchen TableA wide canal with lock gates in the distance, lined by residential buildings on the left and a large industrial crane and boats on the right.Local News · 26 JuneThe Dock That Bankrupted a City: How Preston Built Europe's Largest Inland Port in 1892A light blue circular plaque on a brick wall, stating "Edith Rigby (1872 - 1948) suffragette lived here."History · 10 JuneThe Suffragette Who Set Fire to a Millionaire's Bungalow: Preston's Edith Rigby and the Fight for Votes

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