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Extra police ensure peaceful protests take place

27th, November 2010 by

A huge police operation ensured that two demonstrations in Preston city centre took place without major incident. A protest by the English Defence League (EDL) and a counter-demonstration from Unite Against Fascism (UAF) resulted in just 14 arrests taking place. Police said that the demonstrations were relatively incident free and that the majority of demonstrators had already left the area. “Although there were minor scuffles [...]

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Late night shopping during Christmas period

21st, November 2010 by

Looking for the 2011 Christmas shopping times? Click here for all the details on the late night shopping, free parking and Christmas Market Preston’s city centre shops will stay open late on Wednesdays and Thursdays to give shoppers every opportunity to get their Christmas shopping done in time. Some of the shops will begin their late nights in the first week of December, but the [...]

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Police aim to avoid EDL demo disruption

19th, November 2010 by

Police say they are working hard to ensure a planned demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL) later this month causes minimum disruption. The EDL demo in Preston city centre on Saturday November 27 is likely to attract a counter event from Unite Against Fascism, Lancashire Police said. Police and council chiefs want people to be able to go about their daily business in the [...]

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Tithebarn development: set to go ahead?

18th, November 2010 by

After years of speculation and planning, the £700m Tithebarn development finally appears to have been given the green light. Or that’s at least what the BBC’s sources are claiming. Arif Ansari, BBC North West political editor, updated his blog at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon informing readers: “I understand that the hugely controversial Tithebarn shopping development in Preston will get the go-ahead from ministers. “The formal [...]

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Preston Vision to make all staff redundant

15th, November 2010 by

Preston Vision is to lose all of its employees after the organisation’s three founding partners said they were unable to secure “a sustainable source of funding” beyond next March. The think-tank has been under review following the cuts to public spending, with its £425,000 of funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency set to run out on 31 March 2011. Preston Vision’s founders – Preston [...]

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Moor Park to get gym upgrade

9th, November 2010 by

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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Dressing for success

3rd, November 2010 by

Ladies First Group are hosting an exclusive event for women a week today. The ‘Dressing for Success’ event will allow ladies from all over Lancashire to be treated to a special presentation by Lancashire’s own Gok Wan; style consultant Cliff Bashforth. Guests will also be given the opportunity to gain more insight into a unique business opportunity. The evening, which will be held on the [...]

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Camper van fire in Preston City Centre

27th, October 2010 by

Emergency services were called this afternoon to tackle a camper van on fire on Corporation Street. Police officers closed roads around the scene causing some localised traffic problems. Lancashire Police did say the vehicle on fire was a yellow Volkswagen camper van.

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Preston versus Litter: Who wins? You decide

25th, October 2010 by

Surrounded by heart red balloons, big poster pinups of local sports celebrities and volunteers in ‘ I Love Preston’ t-shirts handing shoppers with recyclable brown bags that boldly read ‘ Preston versus Litter, Who wins? You decide’ was a sight very hard to miss if you were in or around St George’ s Centre on 21st October 2010. The annual anti litter campaign was officially [...]

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Local campaigners rally against closure of mental health unit

25th, October 2010 by

Angry local campaigners rallied against the planned closure of the Avondale Unit at the Flag Market on Saturday. The rally, planned by Save the Avondale For Everyone (SAFE), protested against the mental health unit’s planned closure in December by the Lancashire Care (NHS) Foundation Trust (LCFT).

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News from They Eat Culture: Opportunities for young people

24th, October 2010 by

The Continental still has a few places left on their two day ‘No Drama’ workshop, starting tomorrow. It gives 11-16 year olds the chance to create their own piece of theatre from concept to performance, with the help of an experienced performer and director, Sam Buist.

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PNE hang-on for thrilling win against Crystal Palace

24th, October 2010 by

Preston North End picked up three vital points against fellow strugglers Crystal Palace, mainly thanks to Jon Parkin’s brace of goals in a thrilling encounter. The striker, affectionately known as ‘the Beast’ to supporters, scored his 100th club goal in a much-needed win for Darren Ferguson’s side.

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Huge job losses expected in Lancashire Police

22nd, October 2010 by

ALL community support officers have been told that their jobs could disappear as soon as March 2011. Lancashire Police currently employs 409 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), and every one of them have been told they could find themselves jobless.

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