The Guild Hall opened in 1972 as part of that year's Preston Guild celebrations.

BBC: Preston Guild Hall could be bulldozed

After a year at Blackpool the event packed its bags and moved down the M55 to the Preston Guild Hall.

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Councillor Tom Burns, who is responsible for leisure services, said government spending restrictions have made the Guild Hall's future uncertain.

BBC: Preston Guild Hall could be bulldozed

In December councillors voted in principle to demolish the bus station which is linked to the Guild Hall but the council is negotiating with a local businessman who might save the station, which opened in 1969.

BBC: Preston Guild Hall could be bulldozed

Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall are among the nominees for the 39th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.

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