Local Data
Plans to revitalise gateways into Preston on show
Plans to revitalise gateways into Preston are to be revealed to the Preston public in a former shop at the Fishergate Centre. In a change to the previously announced public relations exercise (see here) local people have again the opportunity to find out more and have their say on plans to alter entrances to the city. The plans go on show in a former hairdressers located [...]
97 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston Environment Forum looking for peple to join mailing list
Preston Environmental Forum (PEF) is looking for people to join their mailing list. Currently the list is just under 100 names. PEF are offering a free vegetable starter pack, courtesy of Lancashire Wildlife Trust, to whoever becomes the 100th name. The selection pack contains some garlic, onion sets, seed potatoes and various seeds. PEF is a great way to find out what is happening environmentally [...]
113 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Guide to geocaching in Preston
Shortly after reporting on the impending demolition of Vicars Bridge, we were contacted by Marty Hopkirk who wanted to tell us about one of his hobbies. What’s this got to do with the bridge? Well, I’ll let Marty tell you…. I am a Geocacher. There, I have said it. Obviously there will be some people reading this who know what geocaching is and will [...]
114 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Help support charities in Preston
You can vote for your favourite local charity at the Yorkshire Building Society in Preston. The Small Change, Big Difference scheme has enabled the Charitable Foundation to support three local charities by donating £1,000 If you visit the branch of the Building Society on Fishergate you have the opportunity to choose your preferred charity from the list. The most popular choice will receive £500, second [...]
128 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston FM on the move
Preston FM, radio for Preston and South Ribble has moved premises. Their previous home was at the Arts & Media Centre on Fox Street in Preston, which was a converted Georgian school house. The radio station has re-located to Cannon Street. They are staying in the heart of Preston but have new partners in Help Direct. They have taken the top floor suite and [...]
153 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Average Preston property value fell almost £25,000 in 5 years, according to online data
With recent reports of house prices rising by an average 1.3% in December 2012 we thought it would be interesting to look at local property data. House prices are unlikely to change much, if at all this year, mortgage lender Halifax reported. According to them the average house price is £163,845 and the last quarters figures display a ‘firming in the housing market’. What [...]
154 days ago by Tony Worrall Share