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Lancashire vets group set to open in Ashton
21st, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA 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 “high quality, easily accessible and cost effective veterinary services for pet owners” in the area. The premises at 408 [...]
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Preston haulage firm plan to demolish and re-build Deepdale offices
21st, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA 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 [...]
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Re-Fest brings contemporary art to Avenham & Miller Park
17th, May 2012 by Paul MellingLast night a group of performing arts student from the University of Central Lancashire brought their own brand of outdoor contemporary arts to Avenham and Miller Park. It’s not everyday that you get an informative tour of the parks thanks to ‘TheFriends of Avenham-Miller Park’ a community group with an interest and vast amount of knowledge about the parks. Most interesting though was the various [...]
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Debate to ask whether Preston is now really a city
16th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA debate will take place at the end of this month to discuss whether Preston has made the move from a town to a city. The latest Preston Social will see a panel of speakers from the arts, culture, business and political spectrums of Preston come together to ask whether, ten years on, Preston in 2012 feels like a city. The Continental on South Meadow [...]
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Mapped: Diamond Jubilee Street Parties in Preston
15th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerThe bunting will be out in Preston as 14 street parties take place across three days in the city to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The majority of the street parties take place in Fulwood and Ribbleton, with a couple in Goosnargh and Ashton. View our map below showing the locations of the street parties and associated road closures and diversions. View Jubilee Street Parties [...]
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Family pay tribute to “wonderful” father killed in Broughton roundabout collision
15th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA tearful wife has paid tribute to a “wonderful husband” who was killed while cycling around the Broughton roundabout last night. Paul Fingleton, from Preston, died after a collision with a Citroen Relay van while going south on the A6 at 7.15pm on Monday 14 May. Mr Fingleton, 47, received serious head injuries and passed away at Royal Preston Hospital shortly after the incident. Ann [...]
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BAE Systems sponsors Preston Guild volunteering
15th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerOne of Lancashire’s biggest employers has backed the Preston Guild’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 & [...]
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In pictures: Preston’s outgoing Mayor procession
14th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerLocal photographers Bernie Blackburn and Cotton Gilly were down on the Flag Market yesterday to capture some snaps of the outgoing Mayor of Preston’s procession. View Cotton Gilly’s pics in a slideshow below, and click here to see Bernie’s. Did you go down to the event? Did you take any photos? Let us know in the comments below
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Venue announced for Preston Now and Then photo exhibition
14th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA photo exhibition showcasing modern-day Preston versus the city of yesteryear will take place later this month. The pictures, put together by Lea resident Bernie Blackburn, will be shown at St George’s Shopping Centre from Saturday 26th May. Speaking to Blog Preston in January about the project, Mr Blackburn said: “Putting the ‘Preston Now and Then’ collection together has been a real journey of discovery; [...]
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Police seek key witness who saw Church Street crash
11th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerPolice are appealing for a witness who might hold key information about the death of an 87 year old woman to come forward. Dorothy Sumner broke her hip after the bus she was on collided with a car on Church Street and later died in hospital from pneumonia on Friday 23 March. Now police are looking to speak to one of Mrs Sumner’s fellow passengers [...]
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Charity store gets ready to open retro fashion section
11th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA Preston charity store is launching a new fashion section on Saturday morning. The PDSA shop on Orchard Street opens its doors from 9.30am on a whole new range of retro clothes for sale. The hand-picked collection will include affordables ladies and menswear, vintage accessories and also include furniture and homeware. Ahead of the 1940s themed vintage ball taking place as part of the Preston [...]
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Fishwick Rec litter pick to be streamed live on BBC Radio Lancashire
10th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA volunteer litter pick at a Preston recreation ground will be live on BBC Radio Lancashire this Friday. The team from Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews are encouraging local residents to come and help them clean up Fishwick Rec. The broadcast is one of ten being streamed live on the radio throughout the day. Fishwick volunteers are urged to get to the Recreation zone [...]
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Tesco store faces battle to keep alcohol licence as police request review
10th, May 2012 by Ed WalkerA major supermarket’s store in Preston could be stripped of its licence to serve alcohol by the council later this month. Tesco has been hauled before Preston City Council’s licensing sub committee after a “number of incidents” relating to alcohol have been raised by police. The store within Tulketh Mill’s retail units on Blackpool Road, Ashton, was granted permission to serve alcohol in April last [...]
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