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		<title>Lancashire vets group set to open in Ashton</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 11:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 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 &#8220;high quality, easily accessible and cost effective veterinary services for pet owners&#8221; in the area. The premises at 408 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preston haulage firm plan to demolish and re-build Deepdale offices</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BAE Systems sponsors Preston Guild volunteering</title>
		<link>http://blogpreston.co.uk/2012/05/bae-systems-sponsors-preston-guild-volunteering/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 07:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of Lancashire&#8217;s biggest employers has backed the Preston Guild&#8217;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 &#38; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preston university building gets £1.9m revamp</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 13:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Work has started to makeover one of the main university buildings in Preston. Foster Building, at the University of Central Lancashire, which borders Corporation Street and Marsh Lane, is getting a £1.9m revamp. The refurb, being undertaken by Bamber Bridge based firm Conlon Construction, will see a new reception hall, three new lecture theatres and an updated medical centre for the city&#8217;s student population. Construction [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In pictures: Lancashire Market takes over Friargate</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The smell of fresh bread, smoked fish and traditional Lancashire pies wafted down Friargate today as the Lancashire Market returned. Organised by the Preston Business Improvement District a host of different stalls and traders filled the road to sell their wares. Tony Worrall snapped some great photos of the market in action, but be warned if you haven&#8217;t eaten this will make you feel very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>UCLan chief wants to see closer links between university and local community</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A senior staff member at the Preston-based University of Central Lancashire has called for closer links with the local community. Pro vice-chancellor for engagement, Margaret Bruce, has posted for The Guardian&#8217;s Higher Education network saying UCLan wants to work with local businesses more. In her blog post she explains how she regularly meets with local big employers to see how the university can do better, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BIBA Awards aiming to find the best in Preston business</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Businesses across Preston are set to battle it out with other firms across Lancashire in the annual BIBA awards. The Be Inspired Business Awards 2012 are organised by the North &#38; Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and it gives businesses a great chance to raise their profile. Last year&#8217;s glitzy event saw Danbro accountants pick up the business of the year award, Kirsty Henshaw of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blog Preston and The Ark Preston team up to offer advertising deal + Win free advertising on Preston sites</title>
		<link>http://blogpreston.co.uk/2012/03/blog-preston-and-the-ark-preston-team-up-to-offer-advertising-deal-win-free-advertising-on-preston-sites/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of Preston&#8217;s top websites are teaming up to offer advertisers great reach into the city&#8217;s young and upwardly mobile population. Blog Preston and The Ark Preston are launching a joint advertising package allowing advertisers to reach over 12,000 visitors a month &#8211; all hungry for the latest news, music features and events in the city. To celebrate the launch of this new deal we&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lancashire Market to return on Easter weekend</title>
		<link>http://blogpreston.co.uk/2012/03/lancashire-market-to-return-on-easter-weekend/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 09:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ed Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The city&#8217;s popular Lancashire Market will return this Easter. The market, which is held three times a year, has attracted over 180,000 people into the city centre when its held. Companies offering the best in local produce will take over Friargate on Saturday 7th April. The April market will feature a new stall from Heysham based Goody Good Stuff who produce sweets which are vegetarian, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local arts charity Prescap closes after 27 years</title>
		<link>http://blogpreston.co.uk/2012/03/local-arts-charity-prescap-closes-after-27-years/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Stashko</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your Prescap, the community arts charity based in the city centre, has closed its doors after 27 years of delivering its mission of supporting local artists and creatives. Preston FM will continue to broadcast independently. In a statement, Sue Robinson, Chair of the board of trustees, said: “It’s been a tough decision to make, and the Board is sorry that there will be redundancies. &#8220;Our workers [...]]]></description>
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