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New man at the top: Professor Kelleher will take over from Dr McVicar

New vice-chancellor announced for Preston based University of Central Lancashire

The Preston-based University of Central Lancashire has announced its new vice-chancellor. The position is one of the most powerful in the city as the University acts as a major employer and economic contributor with its large student population. Professor Gerry Kelleher will take on the post after the current holder Dr Malcolm McVicar announced he was stepping down. Brian Harris, Chair of the University Board, [...]

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Liz Knight – Rosemary Conley’s Biggest Loser Slimmer of the Year 2013

A very big well done to Preston-based Liz Knight. Rosemary Conley’s Biggest Loser Slimmer of the Year. Liz, who lost an amazing 14st 7lb, and went from size 32/34 to a 12/14, has recently been interviewed on Channel 5 News and will be on ITV news at 6pm on 4 January. She has also appeared on the front page of a magazine and in the [...]

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David Hindle: Around Preston Book Launch

Around Preston: Heritage, Natural History and Walking in the City and Beautiful Countryside Beyond. David Hindle at Waterstones in Preston today signs copies of his book Around Preston. This beautiful book celebrates the history and beauty of the amazing countryside around Preston. Seasoned historian and naturalist David Hindle takes the reader on gentle forays into specially selected parts of our county, all easily reached from [...]

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Preston Christmas Lights Switch-on: in pictures

Preston Christmas Lights Celeb Switch-on 17 November The Christmas lights were officially lit by a line up of celebs last night. X-Factor winner Matt Cardle and opera singer Russell ‘the voice’ Watson took centre stage pushing the plunger to a count down by Real Radio. Also on stage for one of Preston’s biggest annual events were Preston North End football team manager Graham Westley and [...]

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Preston firefighter on BBC3 Russell Howard’s Good News

Watch Russell Howard’s Good News on BBC3 tonight (15 November) at 9pm for a feature on a female firefighter from Preston Fire Station. Samantha Preddy, from Blackpool was picked to appear on the show because in 2010, at the age of 18, she was named as the youngest female firefighter in the country and the only firefighter at the time at the Amberbridge Fire Station in Lancashire. Show [...]

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Emma Heslewood To Give First Public Lecture On Will Onda

On Monday 3rd December the Preston Historical Society meeting which is held at the Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, will feature Emma Heslewood, Keeper of History at the Harris Museum in Preston, giving her first public lecture on Will Onda. After over 4 years of digging in archives and reading old newspapers with the help of Peter Vickers Emma will give a short but [...]

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