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Blogs featured are for 2024. For previous posts see our archive:
Radio 2 in the Park 2024 highlights
12 September 2024: highlights in images of an incredible weekend of music at Moor Park.
Visit Preston catches up with Owain Wyn Evans at Radio 2 in the Park
12 September 2024: Visit Preston caught up with one of the newest presenters at Radio 2 in the Park.
Visit Preston catches up with Jo Whiley at Radio 2 in the Park
10 September 2024: we caught up with the iconic presenter at Radio 2 in the Park for a quick chat about music and her time in Preston.
Preston ready to welcome BBC Radio 2 in the Park
5 September 2024: Preston is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as it prepares to host BBC Radio 2 in the Park from Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September at the historic Moor Park.
BBC Radio 2 in the Park - Things you need to know
30 August 2024: If you are joining us in Preston for Radio 2 in the Park, we've pulled together some need-to-know information over the weekend.
Preston North End Legends Summer Art Trail competition
30 August 2024: Preston North End Community and Education Trust has launched the Preston North End Legends Summer Art Trail, a free family activity with a chance to get your hands on some PNE-related prizes.
The Guild Lounge release first set of events
13 August 2024: Gareth Gates, Psychic Sally and The Making of a Murderer are just some of the performances that feature as part of Guild Lounge's events programme running from October 2024 through to March 2025.
Perfect picnic spots in and around Preston
6 August 2024: With summer here, what better way to enjoy the sun than sharing a delicious picnic with friends and family.
Love Parks Week 2024 - a day in the life of a Park Ranger
1 August 2024: To celebrate Love Parks Week 2024, we caught up with Henry Hothersall, who recently joined the Moor Park team as a Park Ranger.
Summer holidays in Preston 2024 - activities and events kids will love
16 July 2024: Fun family things to do with the kids in Preston this July and August.