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North West gears up for Alternative Vote referendum
The campaign urging Preston to vote “yes” in the Alternative Vote (AV) referendum received a boost at the weekend, when the Yes to Fairer Votes group visited St George’s Shopping Centre. Cllr Bill Winlow, who represents Preston West and took part in the event, said: “The more people are educated the more likely they are to vote ‘yes’. “There have been four opinion polls; three [...]
823 days ago by Ramzy Alwakeel Share
Cuts ‘cyclone’ could blow university away
Preston’s future as a university city is at risk as funding cuts have put the University of Central Lancashire in danger of closure, its chief Malcolm McVicar has warned. In an emotional address the Vice-Chancellor told of his fears for the university’s future, saying: “Radical change is needed if we are going to survive. “We have achieved a lot and I am buggered if they [...]
824 days ago by Christian Campbell Share
A Big Announcement
In November of last year Blog Preston teamed up with several other media projects and charities in Preston to bid for the NESTA Neighbourhood Challenge. We put together a joint bid with Prescap & Preston FM, Bespoke Project at the University of Central Lancashire and CSV Preston to apply for funding. NESTA’s Neighbourhood Challenge is designed to support people who are trying to change their [...]
826 days ago by Joseph Stashko Share
Great Britain’s Peet climbing the wall of success
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 [...]
826 days ago by Jonathan Gilbert Share
Councillor to leave role with a heavy heart after 20 years
Preston is to lose one of its most revered councillors, after Frank De Molfetta revealed he was stepping down. Councillor De Molfetta, 68, will not stand for re-election in May, so he can spend more time with his wife Georgine. In an emotional interview from his home in Regent Drive, Fulwood, Frank thanked his constituents who have voted him in on six consecutive occasions: “I [...]
830 days ago by Andy Halls Share
A guide to Valentine’s Day in Preston: The couple’s special
Valentine’s Day is here again. Cupids arrows are shooting across the room, it’s time to show that special someone just how much you care. Walking through the city centre there are groups of girls giggling over who might be their admirer, women picking out that special card and aftershave and men quickly glancing at the huge heart cut out hanging in every shop window thinking: [...]
831 days ago by Cara Woodley Share