Tony Worrall
I am a Preston based amateur photographer with an interest in history and trivia concerning Preston. Although not a natural born Prestonian I feel adopted and have come to appreciate the charms and quirks of Britain’s newest city. Been with the blog for quite a while now. Also, administrator for the Preston Group, amongst others, on the photographic site Flickr
Brave Emily finds a new home
Good news about the fate of poor Emily, a kitten saved from certain death in the middle of a busy road. Cat lover Cecile Watson has passed her home visit from the RSPCA and has been allowed to take Emily home and take care of her. Emily is still poorly and is having another operation on Tuesday but signs are looking good and hopefully she [...]
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Work starts on new Preston Youth Zone building
Do you remember the old Weights and Measures Office building on Bow Lane in Preston? Well, it’s been demolished. The old building is making way for the new Preston Youth Zone. A safe, attractive, accessible and affordable youth facility, providing the widest possible range of exciting, positive activities and opportunities for local young people. Available to young people aged 8 to 21 years it will [...]
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PNE Stadium Soccer Weekend
Today and Sunday (4 and 5th may) Preston North End Football Club are holding a stadium soccer weekend. After a succesful event last year the Deeepdale club has increased the amount of time and value of their special sporting football package. Its a chance to play on the pitch and receive PNE certificates and gifts. The event is taking place on the hallowed Deepdale turf [...]
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Police knock on doors of unsecured properties in Preston
Police officers in Preston recently visited members of the public warning those who did not lock up their property they are risking becoming a victim of theft. Operation Back, which started two weeks ago in the Longsands area. targeted areas around the Sharoe Green and Garrison districts of Preston asking owners to secure their houses, vehicles, garages and sheds. The operation led by the Fulwood [...]
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No clear winner in Lancashire County Council elections
The votes are all in for the Lancashire County Council elections held on 2 May 2013. Lancashire County Council, which has its headquarters at County Hall in Preston, has ended without any party securing a clear majority. In the first election since 2009, candidates were competing for all 84 seats for the county council. No party achieved the 43 seats required to take control of [...]
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Late Night at the Harris in Preston
Preston’s Harris Museum is taking part in the national Museums at Night festival, on Friday 17 May. The Harris will open its doors from 5 until 9pm in the evening to host a number of live music performances, workshops and competitions linked to their exhibitions and collections. All of the Harris Museum exhibitions and galleries will also be open. One of the special events promised [...]
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