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‘Make time for wine’ as part of National Wine Month
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 [...]
752 days ago by Andy Halls Share
Police issue warning after spate of bag thefts
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 [...]
754 days ago by Andy Halls Share
Lancashire Market brings Preston to a standstill
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 [...]
755 days ago by Sam Pratt Share
Preston teens challenged to get stuck in with communities
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 [...]
767 days ago by Andy Halls Share
French Revolution room to open at Regimental museum in Fulwood
The Queen’s Lancashire Regimental Museum in Fulwood is due to open a new room, dedicated to the French Revolution. The Waterloo Room contains a rare Napoleonic Eagle and other memorabilia, including medals, clothing, pictures, rifles and swords, and should be ready to open later this year. Once touched by Napoleon himself, the Eagle was taken from the 22nd Regiment French Brenier’s division during the French [...]
768 days ago by Mike Porter Share
McVicar: ‘UCLan is as good as Oxford or Cambridge’
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is as good as Oxford and Cambridge, but the university league tables are skewed due to research funding, according to Vice-Chancellor Malcolm McVicar. Talking exclusively to Blog Preston in the wake of the university’s decision to charge £9,000 a year tuition fees, Dr McVicar slammed the government. “The current generation of students are being punished and I am totally [...]
774 days ago by Andy Halls Share