Joseph Stashko
Why is youth unemployment so high? The ONS explains
2nd, March 2012 by Joseph StashkoAt the last count, UK youth unemployment passed 1 million, with Preston’s 3,204 benefit claimants amongst the highest in the country. The Office For National Statistics (ONS) periodically supply details of the latest figures across the country, with the North West consistently amongst the hardest hit areas of the country. Currently UK-wise unemployment is at 8.4%, the highest level since 1995. The ONS have also started [...]
Preston Photo Digest 01/03/12
1st, March 2012 by Joseph StashkoHere are this week’s offerings for the Preston Photo Digest, collecting the best photographs of Preston on a weekly basis. All of these images have been compiled from the Preston Flickr Group, but if you’ve got a photograph that you think deserves to be included, get in touch at joseph(@)blogpreston.co.uk. I’ll also be updating and including a map of Preston (you can see it at the bottom [...]
Preston’s “progressive” council budget passed, Lib Dem and Tory amendments rejected
24th, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoPreston Council’s budget proposals have been passed, with both Conservative and Liberal Democrat amendments rejected. The council will see its budget reduced by £5.5m (46%), a figure that Councillor Peter Rankin called an “astronomical” drop in funding. Key plans to save money include a council tax rise of 3.5%, an increase in city parking charges and many council staff redundancies. Described as a “progressive budget”, [...]
Preston Photo Digest 23/02/12
23rd, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoHere are this week’s offerings for the Preston Photo Digest, collecting the best photographs of Preston on a weekly basis. All of these images have been compiled from the Preston Flickr Group, but if you’ve got a photograph that you think deserves to be included, get in touch at joseph(@)blogpreston.co.uk. I’ll also be updating and including a map of Preston (you can see it at the bottom [...]
Where are all Preston’s roadworks? Soon you might be able to find out
19th, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoGoogle maps, travel applications, bus and train alerts – these days we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to planning important journeys. But often drivers aren’t given information about where roadworks are, and how that might disrupt a journey. Roadworks.org is aiming to change all that. Describing itself as “an information service providing details on road closures, roadworks, obstructions, events and other information for road [...]
Preston Photo Digest 15/02/12
15th, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoHere are this week’s offerings for the Preston Photo Digest, collecting the best photographs of Preston on a weekly basis. All of these images have been compiled from the Preston Flickr Group, but if you’ve got a photograph that you think deserves to be included, get in touch at joseph(@)blogpreston.co.uk. I’ll also be updating and including a map of Preston (you can see it at the bottom [...]
José Carreras to headline at Preston Guild’s Proms in the Park
13th, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoOpera singer José Carreras has been confirmed as the headline act for Preston Guild 2012’s Proms in the Park, set to be one of the most prestigious events in the classical calendar this year. Avenham Park will be transformed into an open-air amphitheatre on 7 September for Preston Proms in the Park with the Manchester Camerata Orchestra, conducted by David Gimenez Carreras. Plans have also been revealed for [...]
South Ribble Tennis Centre to hold wheelchair tennis camp
13th, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoBookings are being taken for the Tennis Foundation’s wheelchair tennis development camp on 18 and 19 February at South Ribble Tennis Centre. Run by LTA tennis coaches, the camps provide two days to get to know more about wheelchair tennis, and you can take a look at the application form here. Camps run from 11am until 5pm each Saturday and again from 10am until 4pm [...]
Crime Roundup 03/02/12 – Live online chat with Lancashire police on Tuesday
3rd, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoLancashire Constabulary is to hold a special interactive web chat to discuss the importance of staying safe online on Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 7 February. This year the campaign is centred on the theme “connecting generations and educating each other” and Lancashire Constabulary is asking young and old people to come together to “discover the digital world together”. Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Stewart, public protection [...]
Ribbleton residents to create lasting legacy of Moor Nook estate
2nd, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoResidents of Ribbleton have been invited to participate in a project to create a lasting memory of people’s experiences and memories of the Moor Nook estate for Guild year. The project, called Moor Nook EMB – Moments in Time, will focus on the history of Moor Nook as told by residents. Some families have lived on the estate since it was first built over 50 [...]
Preston Photo Digest 31/01/12
1st, February 2012 by Joseph StashkoHere are this week’s offerings for the Preston Photo Digest, collecting the best photographs of Preston on a weekly basis. All of these images have been compiled from the Preston Flickr Group, but if you’ve got a photograph that you think deserves to be included, get in touch at joseph(@)blogpreston.co.uk. I’ll also be updating and including a map of Preston (you can see it at the bottom [...]
Analysis of Preston Council Budget: Where has money been saved?
31st, January 2012 by Joseph StashkoPreston City Council have released the details of their new budget proposal, including a proposed rise in council tax by 3.5%. Yesterday I took a look at what the council intend to spend money on over the next four years, and today I’m going to look at the areas in which they intend to save money. Click on the graph below to compare figures across [...]
Fire breaks out at old spiritualist church on Moor Lane (Video/Photos)
31st, January 2012 by Joseph StashkoA fire broke out at the old spiritualist church on Moor Lane last night. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service received a call at 11:01 pm, seven fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to the scene. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. The spiritualist church is disused and consists of 6 floors approximately 20 by 30 metres across. The fire service had [...]
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Journalist interested in using the best of the web to create exciting news stories and features. I'm co-editor of Blog Preston, and handle the comment/features side of things. If you want to write for us drop me an email at joseph@blogpreston.co.uk or get in touch via my Twitter account. Happy reading!