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‘Make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month

30th, April 2011 by

Preston people are being urged to ‘make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) have partnered with a number of wine retailers , including the Preston-based Lancashire Wine School. The school is running special introductory evenings to help local people make time for their wine. “Spending a little bit more on your bottle of wine can [...]

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Police issue warning after spate of bag thefts

28th, April 2011 by

Police are reminding members of the public to keep their belongings with them after a number of unattended bags were stolen in a Preston park. Four reports have been received over the past two weeks of bags or items from bags being stolen from Avenham Park whilst they were left unattended. Insp Eddie Newton said: “It appears that whilst residents have been enjoying the sunshine [...]

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Lancashire Market brings Preston to a standstill

27th, April 2011 by

On a cloudy yet humid Saturday morning, a busy Preston street is closed down for the day with tents, tables and Union Jack bunting strategically placed along the road. No it’s not over keen royalists, but the start of another popular tri-annual event that brings the old Mill town to a standstill. Preston became home to some of Lancashire’s finest local produce ranging from meat [...]

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the challenge

Preston teens challenged to get stuck in with communities

15th, April 2011 by

Preston teenagers have the chance to go on a low-cost adventure programme that will test their physical, creative and community spirit. ‘The Challenge’ is part of the government’s new National Citizen Service inspiring young people to unlock their potential, and develop their independence, teamwork and communication skills. For just £50, this 3 week programme will throw them in at the deep end – they will [...]

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New indoor skate park opening delayed

31st, March 2011 by

Untitled from Arc Skatepark on Vimeo. Anger is growing as teens are ‘left in the dark’ over plans for a new skate park in Preston. It was announced at the beginning of the year that the city’s only indoor skating park would be ready this month. The plans will see a 15,000 ft warehouse on School Street converted, which will also include a café, indoor [...]

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Snakes and reptiles all in a day’s work for Animal Ambulance Teen

21st, March 2011 by

Reptiles and snakes may give some people the heebie jeebies but for one teenager, it’s all in a day’s work. Kate Mercer, 16, devotes every second of her spare time volunteering with Lancashire Animal Ambulance. The self-funded charity offers a round the clock rescue service for injured creatures.  Working day and night, the group saves and rehabilitate all kinds of animals across the county. Kate, [...]

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Reality TV star helps showcase Preston shopping centre

13th, March 2011 by

Reality star turned pro-designer Kirsty Doyle shared this seasons style secrets with the fashion-loving residents of Preston. The 27-year old, North-west born who won the first series of Sky One show Project Catwalk, held five shows yesterday at Fishergate Shopping Centre. Kirsty who runs her own flagship store in Liverpool, styled all the models from high street shops within the shopping centre. The models surprised [...]

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Lace Makers (left to right): Nell Race, Joy Hiller, Dianne Derbyshire, Marian Miller and Lesley Howard

Lace Makers appeal for younger members

9th, March 2011 by

A peaceful church hall is the last place you would expect to find avant-garde fashion but if you want to transform your wardrobe, these stylish Nans could show you a thing or two. Preston Lace Makers have been ‘bobbin and weaving’ for 25 years. Now, as lace becomes trendier, the group are pleading for younger members to join and keep the tradition alive. As the [...]

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Lefty the cow, Preston's very own Twitter celebrity

A cow on Twitter? Pull the udder one!

1st, March 2011 by

Stephen Fry may have milked social networking site Twitter for all it’s worth, but now he has competition. Lefty the cow, from Old Holly Farm, Garstang, has taken the tweeting world by storm after farmer Ian Pye, 38, set up the account at the end of last year. “It’s a bit of fun marketing basically but it’s about the dairy industry,” he said. Mr Pye, who [...]

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Great Britain’s Peet climbing the wall of success

19th, February 2011 by

World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst laid into England’s footballers last week for their passionless displays in the Three Lions shirt. But not all sportspeople have had their realities distorted by money and fame. Preston-born Gill Peet, a Great Britain boulderer, values nothing more than turning out for her national team. “It’s brilliant to represent your country at something you love,” says Peet. “I just love [...]

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