Mecca

The Ferret

Preston’s live music ‘Mecca’ lives on loud and proud celebrating 19 years of mak...

My burka makes me feel empowered; a ban would set women's rights back

There's no date on this image - but it looks to have been taken in the late 70s or early 80s

Pictures which focus on a Preston street more than 800 years old

A shot of Ribbleton Lane looking towards Ribbleton Avenue - taken all the way back in 1964. Notice the gaggle of women doing their shopping and stopping for a gossip towards the middle of the picture. And the old motorbike complete with sidecar on the left

I share pictures of Ribbleton Lane - one of the oldest streets

16 retro pics from the Classic Car Show at Preston's Avenham Park

A bingo player from Chorley won a £21,000 Mecca Bingo jackpot on Friday evening (August 4) on the Main Event Bingo game. (Photo by Mecca Bingo)

Woman scoops £21,000 with bingo jackpot win

Classic car show at Avenham and Miller Parks, Preston

14 images from Preston's much-loved Classic Car Show from over the years

Many Muslims around the world will be familiar with the phrase 'Ramadan Mubarak' which translates to 'blessed Ramadan'.

How to greet Muslims during the month of Ramadan

Taking shape: The new Tesco store in Penwortham could be open by the end of January.

No all-night booze for new Tesco store in Penwortham

Mecca Bingo opens more of its clubs - here's when and how playing will now look

Muslims celebrate with feasts and prayers with family, friends and the community (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how long Eid al-Adha lasts - and how to wish someone a happy Eid

Ramadan is set to begin in the evening of Thursday 23 April and end a month later on the evening of Saturday 23 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s why the start and end of Ramadan depends of the sighting of the moon

The holy month of Ramadan is commemorated by Muslims across the world each year (Photo: AFP/Getty)

When is Ramadan 2019? Timetable, fasting times and how it's commemorated across ...

The 5m Cow Hill mansion.

Former Catholic home transformed into Â£5m Lancashire super-mansion

Warning of Hajj fraud targeting Muslims booking trips to Mecca

Thousands flock to Mecca to take part in an Umrah pilgrimage.

Lancashire families of Saudi coach crash victims fly out to Mecca
The families of four Lancashire people killed in a horror coach smash during a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia have flown out to Mecca.
By The Newsroom

Pilgrims in Mecca.

SAUDIA ARABIA CRASH: What is the Umrah pilgrimage?

A previous Hajj pilgrimage

UPDATE: Mother and son from Preston among dead following Saudi bus crash

Sainsbury's petrol station in Talbot Road, Blackpool (Pic: Google)

Officers hit by reversing car after trying to speak to motorist at resort petrol...

Grace Wareing-Yeulett, four and Chloe Offord, three take part in the activities at the Guild Health Mela

Celebration of our health

News you can trust since 1886

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice