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Video: EDL and UAF Demonstrations

29th, November 2010 by

I’ve edited together the short clips of video that I got from Saturday’s demonstrations in the town centre. The quality isn’t broadcast-standard, but I still think it gives a good depiction of the day’s events. More posts from our EDL & UAF coverage: Extra police ensure peaceful protests take place EDL and UAF Demonstrations: Audio Slideshow of the day Bodyblow for Preston’s small businesses after [...]

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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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What Victorian Benefactors Did For Preston

10th, November 2010 by

The industrial era is one easy to overlook in a provincial context in the face of what I and people of varying ages learnt in school. We are granted a rough idea about how life changed, but my education in the matter was confined to general developments leading up to the years when Victoria was on the throne. But what of the individuals who sought to change Preston for the better?

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Preston Photos Digest

4th, November 2010 by

As part of one of our ongoing series here at Blog Preston, in which we showcase the very best photographs taken in Preston, here is this week’s offerings! All of these images have been compiled from Flickr, but if you’ve got a photograph that you think deserves to be showcased, get in touch at contactus@blogpreston.co.uk

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The Ribble estuary in October - A Great White Heron, three Shelducks, and further afield flocks of ducks.

The Birds on the Ribble Estuary

30th, October 2010 by

October is the month the Ribble estuary harbours influxes of migratory birds. This article examines Shelducks and Swans who inhabit river estuaries across the country alongside a huge variety of avians. Read on to discover why the Ribble’s estuary and nature reserve is a great place worth visiting all year round.

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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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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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Preston Photos Digest

17th, October 2010 by

As part of one of our new series here at Blog Preston, in which we showcase the very best photographs taken in Preston, here is this week’s offerings! All of these images have been compiled from Flickr, but if you’ve got a photograph that you think deserves to be showcased, get in touch at contactus@blogpreston.co.uk

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Fightback gives AFC Fylde victory

10th, October 2010 by

A battling display from AFC Fylde saw the club twice come from behind to earn a superb victory against Trafford.

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Student lock in sweeps the students of Preston

9th, October 2010 by

Oh my god! It’s that time of year again, Student Lock Ins are back and better than ever with more exclusive discounts and freebies than ever before. There was no mistaking the first student lock in event of the year, as a swarming buzz of excitement and chatter came from the bright neon lights of Topshop, livening up the quiet streets of Preston, after hours.

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