The latest news from the city.

Preston Christmas On Ice returns to the Flag Market from 4 December to 3 January with a real ice rink, a free Santa's Grotto, rides and games, and food from Spud Bros and Proper Food. Includes session times, prices and opening hours.

The Harris Museum's 'Inside the Archive' exhibition, a free BFI showing of the long-lost Mitchell & Kenyon films of Edwardian Preston, runs until Thursday 5 November, with late opening on the final day. Other free exhibitions at The Harris carry on into early 2027.

R-Cade Hire is an event entertainment company in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, hiring out retro arcade machines, gaming tables, casino tables and photo attractions. The post covers the equipment, prices, coverage area and contact details.

A rundown of the main Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays in and around Preston, covering the rugby club event on 5 November and the community displays in Chorley and Barton on 6 November. Times, prices and ticketing details are included for each.