Ed Walker

From the Vile Victorians to the Groovy Greeks, take a trip inside the world of the illustrator who helps bring the Horrible Histories to life. We popped in for a sneak peek ahead of the official unveiling of the new exhibition at The Harris. 🏛📸 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/first-…

After Popworld exited stage left the other month, Bamboogy has sauntered onto the scene. The new nightclub and bar is now open in Church Street. Daniel McCullough was straight in. 💃🕺

A historic day. A busy day. But also some quieter moments showcasing the new bridge too. Thanks to everyone who has already sent in their pictures from of the new tram bridge. 🌉💙 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/your-p…

After many months of the Grimsargh Bridge works and temporary lights, there's no let up for motorists or bus passengers on the busy route between Preston and Longridge. 🚦 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/four-s…

And all you need to know for the Carnival entertainment and after party too blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/presto…

All the road closures in place for the Caribbean Carnival today blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/presto…

A momentous day for the city - and these pictures capture the large helping of community spirit that was there for all to see. Preston's new tram bridge. Officially open. 🌉 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/in-pic…

After the tram bridge opening, we hot footed it to @HarrisPreston for a first look at new Horrible Histories exhibition. Martin Brown was interviewed by nine-year-old Connie and Stan. First look in the morning and full interview on Sunday as he was given a gruesome grilling(!)

No10 Preston in Theatre Street and Winckley Stays in Camden Place are both up for sale. Blog Preston understands award-wining restaurant Aven, located within Camden Place, is not affected. 🛌🍽 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/two-pr…

You can now stroll across the new tram bridge as the ribbon was cut in the grand civic opening of the £8.8million river crossing Our full report as thousands of Prestonians thronged the river banks and Avenham Park for a first look. 🌉 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/presto…

A stroll across Preston's new tram bridge youtube.com/shorts/ZdIqvDz…

Watch back the full opening ceremony as the new tram bridge was officially opened facebook.com/blogpreston/vi…

Watch back the first crossing of the new tram bridge facebook.com/blogpreston/vi…

This shows the scale of the queues as more than 5,000 people turned out for a first walk over the new River Ribble bridge youtube.com/shorts/PhVWtZq…

The trio of centenarians all reached the milestone birthday within a few weeks of each other. A huge happy birthday to them. 👏💖 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/meetin…

In amongst all the crowds, fanfare and bustle - this is just the cutest story about Jean and Alan Robinson and how romance blossomed on the tram bridge. 💙 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/couple…

Previously those working in offices nearby had been able to access a £3.30 flat rate for 12-hours at the Bus Station 🅿 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/dwp-wo…

Congratulations to Nweeda Khan, now madam Mayor, who takes up the chains to become the 698th Mayor of Preston. She takes on the ceremonial and civic role from councillor Sue Whittam who has completed her year as Mayor. 👏 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/counci…

Know someone who wants the best for Ribbleton? A Pride In Place board is being assembled to decide how £2-million-a-year of government money is spent each year for the next decade. 🤑 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/ribble…

Police were called to a Co-Op in Leyland and a takeaway in Bamber Bridge in the space of two hours concerning the behaviour of Jake Allen. He is also accused of attacking an emergency services worker. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/05/man-ch…