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Hunt is on for the first Preston Guild baby

16th, December 2011 by Ed Walker

If you’re expecting a baby on the 1st January you may get a little more than you bargained for, as organisers of the 2012 Preston Guild are looking for the first Guild baby. Royal Preston Hospital will see the first newborn welcomed in the early hours of New Year’s Day secure their place in history. The baby will be recognised with free merchandise and a [...]

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Preston for teens: A young person’s guide to Preston

9th, October 2011 by Joe Gawne

The city centre is the heart of Preston. Most of the main shops are situated down Fishergate, a well-constructed high street and Friargate which is just around the corner. From clothes to café’s, the city centre consists of various different shops that meet the needs of everyone. The city centre has a lively feel and is a place where people congregate, socialise and enjoy their [...]

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Councillors: Youth cuts are ‘disgusting’

5th, February 2011 by Andy Snell

Plans to cut the funding of a youth crime prevention programme have been met with anger by Preston councillors. The area’s Youth Inclusion Project (YIP) is to lose £82,000 in funding from the Youth Justice Board and now faces closure as government cutbacks take their toll on local services. But Labour councillors in the east of Preston, where the scheme operates, have branded the plans [...]

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Seven Tips For Christmas Family Fun in Preston

15th, December 2010 by Lisa McManus

Stuck for things to do with the kids over Christmas? Don’t fear, we have the lowdown on what’s on over the festive period.

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Santas put on their running shoes for charity

7th, December 2010 by Jess Edwards

Runners took to the street for Preston’s annual Santa Dash for festive fun and fundraising. The Santa Dash attracted a host of participants to the Flag Market with the younger crowd joining in with the Reindeer Run. Jamie McNeela completed the course as part of a group: “It’s a good cause and gets you out of bed first thing on a Sunday morning. “We run [...]

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Photos: Christmas Lights in Preston

21st, November 2010 by Jess Edwards

X Factor stars Treyc Cohen and Belle Amie took to the stage for the Preston Christmas light switch on yesterday. Real Radio and BID Preston, in conjunction with Preston City Council, worked tirelessly to wow the crowd. Preston locals filled the streets from Fishergate to Friargate to enjoy a mix of local and national talent performing at the Flag Market. Treyc Cohen and Belle Amie [...]

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X Factor stars to turn on Christmas lights

19th, November 2010 by Andy Halls

X Factor rejects Treyc Cohen and Belle Amie will lead the acts that will help light up Preston for this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On, tomorrow evening. Aiden Grimshaw, who was voted off the X Factor on Sunday, was set to be making an appearance but an ‘administrative error’ from his agents caused him to cancel at the last minute. Mark Whittle, spokesperson for BID Preston, [...]

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The Mayor of Preston cuts the ribbon as he officially opens the new adiZone outdoor gym, at Ashton Park.

Moor Park to get gym upgrade

9th, November 2010 by Andy Halls

Moor Park is set to be given an adidas makeover, with the installation of Preston’s second adiZone outdoor gym. The plans were put to Preston City Council’s planning committee last Monday, and were approved, providing English Heritage had no objections.

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Pottery Painting with Fired 4 U

12th, August 2010 by Joseph Stashko

Nestled in Walton-le-Dale, sandwiched between a row of unassuming shops, is Fired 4 U. It’s a pottery painting workshop run by Jane Fox, a former hotel manager who decided to throw caution to the wind and pursue her passion for arts and crafts.

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