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Krispy Kreme doughnuts being handed out on the streets of Preston

Preston shoppers braced for doughnut explosion as Krispy Kreme comes to city

2nd, December 2011 by

Preston’s shoppers will be able to tuck into a sweet American treat while going about their Christmas shopping this year. Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme will be opening up a store in the St George’s Shopping Centre from Tuesday 13th December. 16 varieties of doughnut will be on offer alongside coffee. In the days leading up to the launch expect to be bombarded by doughnuts as [...]

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Video: TV ad launches to promote Christmas shopping in Preston

1st, December 2011 by

An advertising campaign will hit TV screens across the North West this week to promote Preston as a Christmas shopping destination. The 21-second commercial bills the city as “Santa’s best kept secret” and pushes what Preston has to offer to families. Mark Whittle, marketing and events manager for BID Preston who funded the advert, said: “Our Christmas advertising campaign on Granada TV runs from November [...]

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Christmas market and late night shopping for Preston city centre during festive period

24th, November 2011 by

Free parking, a Christmas market and late opening hours will be unleashed to help keep the festive pounds flowing in the city centre this December. Preston’s Business Improvement District (BID) are launching a TV advertising campaign to attract shoppers to Preston, and also helped organise a Christmas market. More than 60 traders will take over the Flag Market on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December [...]

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Youth unemployment passes 1 million – compare figures across Lancashire

17th, November 2011 by

Youth unemployment has reached a record high of over 1 million, with more 16 to 24 year olds out of work than at any time since 1992, newly released figures show. The number of jobless young people in the UK increased by 67,000 in the three months to September to 1.2 million. The total, the highest since comparable records began 19 years ago, includes 286,000 [...]

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Sponsored feature: Find a Preston SEO Agency

17th, November 2011 by

For many businesses having a website simply isn’t enough, the only way getting noticed online is through appearing on the 1st page of search engines such as Google for search phrases which will drive converting visitors to your website, the process to achieve this known as Search Engine Optimisation or SEO. As with many disciplines its best to consult an expert but finding a Preston [...]

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Video: Why we need to make Winckley Square a good community space

7th, November 2011 by

Last month I wrote about the Winckley Square Community Interest Company, a partnership that formed to build recommendations and a community planning model for the future of Winckley Square. Established in July, they’re now asking for your views in the form of an online questionnaire and also at future consulation events. David Gill, chairman of WSCIC, said: “The founding members wanted to create an inclusive [...]

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Ribble Steam Railway to expand Docklands engine sheds

7th, November 2011 by

A docklands railway in Preston is set to expand allowing it to preserve more of the area’s railway heritage. The Ribble Steam Railway which runs around Riversway has asked for permission to expand its existing engine shed. The sheds, off Chain Caul Way, need to expand to ensure its engines are sheltered from bad weather and vandalism. Mike Bailey from the railway said: “The building [...]

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X Factor star joins Christmas Lights Switch On

1st, November 2011 by

Preston’s Business Improvement District (BID) have added X Factor finalist Jonjo Kerr to this month’s Christmas Lights Switch On. He joins soul singer Beverley Knight, Corrie stars Ryan Thomas (Jason) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie) and Sam Clark (Ringo from Neighbours) at the Flag Market on Saturday 19 November. Jonjo said: “I can’t wait to sing in Preston, it’s a place I know well coming from Chorley. [...]

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Corrie stars and Beverley Knight to turn on Preston Christmas Lights

30th, October 2011 by

Preston’s Christmas Lights will be turned on next month by a host of star names. Soul singer Beverley Knight, Corrie stars Ryan Thomas (Jason) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie) and Sam Clark (Ringo from Neighbours) will be on the Flag Market to flick the switch. The big event, which drew a crowd of over 8,000 last year, will take place on Saturday 19th November 2011. Preston’s [...]

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Squires and Lava/Ignite under threat of closure – post your favourite memories

28th, October 2011 by

The company that runs Squires and Lava/Ignite has gone into administration, putting 3,000 jobs at risk. Luminar entertainment, which owns 75 venues across the UK, was unable to meet bank repayments after posting losses of £198m in the year to the end of February. The past year has seen Luminar try to expand its propositions in the form of converting venues for live music and [...]

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