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Good Old Fashioned Fun

6th, January 2011 by

Fancy a bracing New Year’s walk with a non-calorific treat at the end of it? Earlier this week we braved the gnarly weather and headed to Southport for a stroll along Southport Pier and a play on some old fashioned penny slot machines.

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Slideshow: Longridge Pram Race 2010

28th, December 2010 by

On Monday 27th December the village of Longridge turned out for the annual pram race, where teams in fancy dress take in the many watering holes of the village while pulling round a pram. Teams dressed up as Kiss, Lesbian Vampire Killers and Toy Story characters braved the cold weather for the boozey challenge. There’s pictures below of the event are kindly embedded with permission [...]

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Seven Tips For Christmas Family Fun in Preston

15th, December 2010 by

Stuck for things to do with the kids over Christmas? Don’t fear, we have the lowdown on what’s on over the festive period.

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Ribby Hall Village: a winter wonderland

7th, December 2010 by

It’s not every morning breakfast is interrupted by a troupe of ducks waddling past your window, usually it’s the sound of a car alarm or a bus thundering past the house. But then we weren’t in central Preston when our feathered friends popped round; no we were taking a short break near Wrea Green. Yes, holidaying just nine miles from sunny Preston. It may seem [...]

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Santas put on their running shoes for charity

7th, December 2010 by

Runners took to the street for Preston’s annual Santa Dash for festive fun and fundraising. The Santa Dash attracted a host of participants to the Flag Market with the younger crowd joining in with the Reindeer Run. Jamie McNeela completed the course as part of a group: “It’s a good cause and gets you out of bed first thing on a Sunday morning. “We run [...]

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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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QPR too strong as North End lose 3-1

20th, November 2010 by

Championship league leaders Queens Park Rangers proved too strong for North End, as the Lilywhites fell victim to two fabulous goals from star man Adel Taarabt. An error from Andy Lonergan gave QPR an early lead, as he fumbled a cross from Kyle Walker, allowing Rob Hulse to poke the ball in for 1-0. The game saw PNE loan signing Richie De Laet pull on [...]

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X Factor stars to turn on Christmas lights

19th, November 2010 by

X Factor rejects Treyc Cohen and Belle Amie will lead the acts that will help light up Preston for this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On, tomorrow evening. Aiden Grimshaw, who was voted off the X Factor on Sunday, was set to be making an appearance but an ‘administrative error’ from his agents caused him to cancel at the last minute. Mark Whittle, spokesperson for BID Preston, [...]

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PNE slump to second home loss in four days

13th, November 2010 by

Preston slumped to another home defeat last night, at the hands of fellow-strugglers Hull City. Despite starting brightly, North End fell victim to two goals on the break which left the home fans frustrated at the final whistle. The game was dedicated to our Armed Forces around the world, and both teams and their fans held an impeccable one-minute silence before kick-off to remember those [...]

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Last minute error gifts Barnsley victory

9th, November 2010 by

A clumsy error from Sean St. Ledger in the 89th minute handed Barnsley all three points in a scrappy game at Deepdale tonight. Preston dominated for large periods of the game but failed to make their pressure pay, as the visitors snatched victory just minutes from the final whistle. The home side took the lead through a headed goal from defender Craig Morgan after just [...]

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