Melvin Rao
Preston-born woman speaks of shock at Christchurch quake
A Preston-born woman living in New Zealand has spoken of her shock at the devastating earthquake which hit the country’s second-largest city, Christchurch, yesterday. The earthquake struck just before one in the afternoon while people in the city were at work. More than 75 people have died and 100 are missing. Judy Fowler, who emigrated to New Zealand 36 years ago, liked the country so much that she [...]
823 days ago by Melvin Rao Share
Valentine’s Day apart… for charity
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for lovers to make their partners feel extra special. Most people do this by showering their better halves with presents, flowers and intimate words, declaring why those people mean the world to them. But this year, a young couple from Preston will be doing the exact opposite – spending Valentine’s Day over 500 miles apart. Simon McNamee, 19, from Leyland, [...]
835 days ago by Melvin Rao Share
University urging students to be greener
The University of Central Lancashire has launched a week long scheme encouraging students to be greener. But the people responsible for running the project are parading around campus in a fuel-guzzling red double decker bus which is used to promote their eco message. The bus is driven between its depot in Blackpool and the university every other day – adding up to more than 188 [...]
836 days ago by Melvin Rao Share
Preston bus routes set to be scrapped
Two city bus routes will be scrapped as part of a plan to cut £300,000 of funding from Preston’s public transport network, a councillor has told Blog Preston. The 88A and 88C Orbit Bus routes face closure as the city council refuses to provide money for the maintenance and running of the service. Cllr Tom Burns, Labour councillor for Fishwick, said he had heard Rotala was [...]
836 days ago by Melvin Rao Share