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Guest post: Preston North End, where did it all go wrong?

Smarts, doesn’t it? Relegation seemed inevitable for so long, but having coming so close to avoiding the drop, confirmation of relegation was as quick as it was sudden. One fact often mentioned was that North End were the longest-serving team of the Championship. That tells its own story. Football is all about taking your chances, and it can be argued Preston missed their big moment. [...]

LIVE: Local elections and referendum

Blog Preston will be live from the Guild Hall from start to finish to bring you the very latest news and results from the local elections and referendum.

We were the first news outlet to report the fact that Mark Hendrick had been re-elected in last year’s general election, and we hope to be first again.

AV referendum: a brief explanation of what you’re voting for

So, you may have heard quite a commotion about ‘AV’ in the past days and weeks, I know I certainly have. My doorstep is littered with leaflets trying to sway my vote, and you’ve probably been collared by campaigners in the city centre at some point. But what does it all mean? What exactly is ‘AV’? In a nutshell, it’s a new system of voting- as [...]

‘Make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month

Preston people are being urged to ‘make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) have partnered with a number of wine retailers , including the Preston-based Lancashire Wine School. The school is running special introductory evenings to help local people make time for their wine. “Spending a little bit more on your bottle of wine can [...]

Police issue warning after spate of bag thefts

Police are reminding members of the public to keep their belongings with them after a number of unattended bags were stolen in a Preston park. Four reports have been received over the past two weeks of bags or items from bags being stolen from Avenham Park whilst they were left unattended. Insp Eddie Newton said: “It appears that whilst residents have been enjoying the sunshine [...]

Preston teens challenged to get stuck in with communities

Preston teenagers have the chance to go on a low-cost adventure programme that will test their physical, creative and community spirit. ‘The Challenge’ is part of the government’s new National Citizen Service inspiring young people to unlock their potential, and develop their independence, teamwork and communication skills. For just £50, this 3 week programme will throw them in at the deep end – they will [...]

McVicar: ‘UCLan is as good as Oxford or Cambridge’

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is as good as Oxford and Cambridge, but the university league tables are skewed due to research funding, according to Vice-Chancellor Malcolm McVicar. Talking exclusively to Blog Preston in the wake of the university’s decision to charge £9,000 a year tuition fees, Dr McVicar slammed the government. “The current generation of students are being punished and I am totally [...]

Last-gasp winner keeps North End’s ‘Great Escape’ on

The Great Escape is still on for North End after Nathan Ellington scored a last-minute winner to defeat Coventry City. ‘Duke’ bagged his first goal for the club in the fourth minute of added on time as PNE threw everything at the visitors. The Lilywhites had taken the lead in the first half through Iain Hume, but a second-half equaliser from substitute David Bell drew [...]

LIVE: PNE vs Leeds United

Preston North End face Leeds tonight with Phil Brown still looking for his first win in charge. PNE are now 11 points off safety and although they have a game in hand on Crystal Palace they need to go on a run of wins if they are to stay in the Championship. North End have a good recent record against the top six, they have [...]

LIVE: Norwich City vs PNE

North End face a tricky trip to Carrow Road as they come up against fifth-place Norwich City. Phil Brown’s men will have to pick themselves up from the disappointment of losing to bitter rivals Burnley last weekend. Brown nearly has a full squad of players to choose from, with striker Chris Brown pushing to be included after bagging a brace for the reserves midweek. Iain [...]