Ed Walker
Lancashire vets group set to open in Ashton
21st, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA new vets could be opening in Ashton if plans are approved by the council. Myerscough Veterinary Group who already run 12 surgeries across Lancashire want to open up a branch of MyVets on Blackpool Road. The plans from the group sgtate they want to provide “high quality, easily accessible and cost effective veterinary services for pet owners” in the area. The premises at 408 [...]
Preston haulage firm plan to demolish and re-build Deepdale offices
21st, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA Preston firm selling haulage vehicles around the world are set to demolish and re-build their head office in the city. MM Acquisitions will knock down the offices on Deepdale Mill Street and create a larger, more sustainable and hi-tech office space. The firm, who have been trading for 15 years, say they have outgrown their current offices. It will also include a new car [...]
Debate to ask whether Preston is now really a city
16th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA debate will take place at the end of this month to discuss whether Preston has made the move from a town to a city. The latest Preston Social will see a panel of speakers from the arts, culture, business and political spectrums of Preston come together to ask whether, ten years on, Preston in 2012 feels like a city. The Continental on South Meadow [...]
Mapped: Diamond Jubilee Street Parties in Preston
15th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerThe bunting will be out in Preston as 14 street parties take place across three days in the city to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The majority of the street parties take place in Fulwood and Ribbleton, with a couple in Goosnargh and Ashton. View our map below showing the locations of the street parties and associated road closures and diversions. View Jubilee Street Parties [...]
Family pay tribute to “wonderful” father killed in Broughton roundabout collision
15th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA tearful wife has paid tribute to a “wonderful husband” who was killed while cycling around the Broughton roundabout last night. Paul Fingleton, from Preston, died after a collision with a Citroen Relay van while going south on the A6 at 7.15pm on Monday 14 May. Mr Fingleton, 47, received serious head injuries and passed away at Royal Preston Hospital shortly after the incident. Ann [...]
BAE Systems sponsors Preston Guild volunteering
15th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerOne of Lancashire’s biggest employers has backed the Preston Guild’s volunteer programme. BAE systems has pledged £20,000 to support over 500 people who are giving up their time to help make the Guild happen. The volunteers, called Guilders, play a vital role in organising events, meeting and greeting and many other behind the scenes roles. Chris Boardman, managing director of BAE Systems Military Air & [...]
In pictures: Preston’s outgoing Mayor procession
14th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerLocal photographers Bernie Blackburn and Cotton Gilly were down on the Flag Market yesterday to capture some snaps of the outgoing Mayor of Preston’s procession. View Cotton Gilly’s pics in a slideshow below, and click here to see Bernie’s. Did you go down to the event? Did you take any photos? Let us know in the comments below
Venue announced for Preston Now and Then photo exhibition
14th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA photo exhibition showcasing modern-day Preston versus the city of yesteryear will take place later this month. The pictures, put together by Lea resident Bernie Blackburn, will be shown at St George’s Shopping Centre from Saturday 26th May. Speaking to Blog Preston in January about the project, Mr Blackburn said: “Putting the ‘Preston Now and Then’ collection together has been a real journey of discovery; [...]
Ask the leader: Put your questions to Preston City Council leader Peter Rankin
14th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerThis is your chance to put your questions about the city direct to the leader of Preston City Council. Having recently increased his majority in the council chamber, Labour leader Peter Rankin, will be live online for an hour from 7pm on Thursday 24 May to answer your queries about Preston. From the future of the bus station, bin collections to all the preparation on [...]
Archive videos show St George’s Shopping Centre in 1960s and 1980s
12th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerIt’s one of Preston’s main shopping destination and now its history is being opened up online. St George’s Shopping Centre has 13 million trips made to it every year and now a YouTube channel dedicated to its past has been launched. The YouTube playlist has six videos dating back to the 1960s, and include the re-opening of St George’s in 1982. The re-opening after a [...]
Police seek key witness who saw Church Street crash
11th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerPolice are appealing for a witness who might hold key information about the death of an 87 year old woman to come forward. Dorothy Sumner broke her hip after the bus she was on collided with a car on Church Street and later died in hospital from pneumonia on Friday 23 March. Now police are looking to speak to one of Mrs Sumner’s fellow passengers [...]
Charity store gets ready to open retro fashion section
11th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA Preston charity store is launching a new fashion section on Saturday morning. The PDSA shop on Orchard Street opens its doors from 9.30am on a whole new range of retro clothes for sale. The hand-picked collection will include affordables ladies and menswear, vintage accessories and also include furniture and homeware. Ahead of the 1940s themed vintage ball taking place as part of the Preston [...]
Fishwick Rec litter pick to be streamed live on BBC Radio Lancashire
10th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA volunteer litter pick at a Preston recreation ground will be live on BBC Radio Lancashire this Friday. The team from Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews are encouraging local residents to come and help them clean up Fishwick Rec. The broadcast is one of ten being streamed live on the radio throughout the day. Fishwick volunteers are urged to get to the Recreation zone [...]
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25-year-old journalist. Currently working for Trinity Mirror in London, but founded Blog Preston in January 2009. Graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2007 with a first-class BA (Hons) in Journalism. Blogs at edwalker.net and twitters at @ed_walker86.