One the of popular trial gigs that took place last year Live music is coming to the Preston Markets canopy on Saturday nights this summer after a successful crowdfunder campaign. Gary Quinn of The Orchard is behind the project, which comes in the wake of a number of successful trial events outside the craft beer bar last year. Featuring local musicians and a mixture of original music and covers, the paid gigs were free to access and attracted a wide audience. Now the gigs are set to return after The Orchard’s Spacehive crowdfunder raised £3,783 to help with the cost of hiring bands. Read more ..read more

Hopworks Taproom is hosting SpringFest Pic: Hopworks Brew Co. / Facebook A Walton Summit taproom is serving up a three-day festival of craft beer, live music and food. Hopworks Brew Co.’s SpringFest is taking place on the early May bank holiday weekend. Advertisements As well as the brewery’s core range of beers and special releases, there will be a number of rotating guest ales. Core offerings such as the Born to Blossom pale ale will be available at SpringFest Pic: Hopworks Brew Co. / Facebook Pizzas, burgers and loaded fries will be freshly cooked all weekend by taproom residents Bertie C ..read more

The smashed window at The Moorbrook A man has been charged by the police after a heritage window was smashed at the Moorbrook Inn. Thomas Beesley, 47, of Tag Croft, Ingol, has been charged with criminal damage to property and possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place. Advertisements Police were called at 9.48pm on 8 April to the Moorbrook Inn, North Road, to a report of criminal damage. Read more: Person taken to hospital with minor injuries after Garstang Road crash Officers attended and found that a window at the pub had been smashed. The man has been bailed with conditio ..read more

DJ Anavi is known for her ‘infectious energy, eclectic beats, and irresistible charisma’ The vibrant sights and sounds of Bollywood will come to Preston when international DJ Anavi takes centre stage at The Continental. Renowned for her infectious energy, eclectic beats, and irresistible charisma, DJ Anavi is set to transform The Conti’s Boatyard gig venue in Broadgate into a celebration of music, culture and dance. Advertisements DJ Anavi’s dynamic sets blend the latest Bollywood hits with chart-topping Western tracks, creating a fusion of sound that keeps the dance floo ..read more

Jonathon (left) with Paul Yates and Simon the chef (right). A man from Preston is celebrating the one-year anniversary of owning his own pub, The Winckley Street Ale House. Paul Yates took over the craft and cask beer pub last February, and has been reflecting on his time owning a small, independent business in the centre of the city. Advertisements Although running into a few stumbling blocks along the way, Paul alongside his small team of son, Jonathon, wife, Kirsty, barman, Luis and chef, Simon has managed to stay afloat with lots in store for the future. Read more: Site and opening date ..read more

Outside of The Blue Anchor at Bretherton Pic: Blue Anchor The Blue Anchor at Bretherton has reopened its doors after closing six months ago. The venue, which is well known for its carveries, is back up and running under new owners. Advertisements Now open Tuesday to Sunday, the new owners decided to keep the iconic roast dinners which are available throughout the weekend. Read more: When Karen Gormley got very excited about sprouts during her visit to The Blue Anchor A table service menu is available for customers Tuesday to Friday. Advertisements The reopening comes after The Blue ..read more

A busy night in Kuckoo in Fox Street in Preston city centre Kuckoo bar has won a national award for best late night operator – 14 years after Preston was the first in the mini-chain to open. The rock and roll cocktail venue has scooped the prize at The Publican Awards 2024. The bar was victorious against tough competition from across the UK. Advertisements The awards ceremony was held in London where more than 1,500 industry professionals attended. Read more: Preston Makers Market to bring more than 70 stalls to Flag Market Richard Powell, owner and founder of Kuckoo said: “It feels absolute ..read more

Baluga Bar Pic: Tony Worrall A man in his 20s was assaulted outside a bar in Preston city centre in an incident last month. Police were called to the scene outside Baluga nightclub on 23 March at 2.06am where the victim, a man in his 20s, suffered an injury to his jaw. Advertisements Images have now been released of two men police wish to speak to. They have made it clear that they do not believe the man wearing white was involved in the assault. Read more: Police implement rolling block on M6 to stop drink driver in lorry A spokesperson for police said: “We are asking for your help as part ..read more

The Crown, Station Road, Croston Plans to demolish a disused pub in Croston and build a new Co-op in its place have been put on hold amid a warning from residents that it would make traffic problems in the village even worse. Members of Chorley Council’s planning committee voted to pay a visit to the site of The Crown pub, on Station Road, before deciding whether to approve a proposal to build a new Co-Op shop on the plot. Advertisements The hostelry closed shortly after the onset of the pandemic and, if planning permission is ultimately granted, a new shop and cafe will be put in its place ..read more

Jalgos decorated for a recent function Jalgos Sports and Social Club is holding on open day and night this weekend. The free event kicks off at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday 23 March) with a series of family-friendly activities including dominoes, games, bingo and a raffle. Advertisements From 6pm, there will be an adults-only Bob Marley themed party. The Caribbean club, based in Rose Street in the city centre, will be fundraising throughout the event as it faces financial difficulties and an uncertain future. Read more: A short history of Preston’s Caribbean community – from colour bar to cricket ..read more