Opening defeat disappointment for Preston
Preston North End 0-2 Doncaster Rovers:
Preston North End suffered an opening day 2-0 defeat at the hands of South Yorkshire outfit, Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. read article »
Lillywhite internationalists
Preston North End supporters should keep an eye out for some of their international players who will be representing their countries in exhibition matches on Wednesday 11th August.
Inevitably, the old club vs country row could escalate for PNE boss, Darren Ferguson with the Lillywhite’s in action on Tuesday 10th against Stockport in the Carling Cup. read article »
Preston North End season preview
Following on from English football’s nadir of the so called golden generation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, normal service resumes this Saturday when npower Championship League football returns to Preston North End with the visit of Doncaster Rovers.
Despite the positive promise of the new season, it is worth saying that it has been a turbulent time recently at Deepdale. The clubs financial matters made the headlines back in May when the club was reported with a winding up petition from the HM Revenue and Customs. Despite that grave news however, this has not stopped manager, Darren Ferguson from making a dip into the transfer market for new blood. read article »
Government cutbacks end free Preston swimming
Government cutbacks have seen an end to free swimming for children and pensioners in Preston.
A decision made in June to stop funding free swimming means that as of Sunday 31st July everyone would be paying for their pool time at Preston’s Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres. read article »
The Six Weeks of Summer
Wa-hey, the summer holidays are upon us! Here’s our Top Ten recommendations to keep the kids, and you, entertained in the city this summer…
Moonlight Walk
Ladies it’s time to register for the Moonlight Walk in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Last year 2,580 women took part in the organised event to raise money for St Catherine’s. The half marathon walk starts at midnight on Saturday 5th June 2010, closing date for entries is 1st March 2010.
Charity Santa Dash for Preston city centre
Preston city centre will be overrun by runners in Santa outfits on Sunday 6th December 2009, all in the aid of a local hospice. read article »
Free cycle rides around Preston
Cycling enthusiasts will be able take their bikes out on routes in and around Preston this autumn thanks to Skyrides. read article »
Save our National Football Museum
The news that the National Football Museum, situated at Deepdale, is considering a move to pastures new is disappointing, but can be of little surprise to anyone.
The facility has relied heavily on public subsidy since its launch in 2001, with the Northwest Development Agency, in particular, providing the necessary resource to keep the museum afloat. read article »
Campaign launched to keep National Football Museum in Preston
A campaign has been launched to keep the National Football Museum in Preston.
Proposals have been put forward to move the museum to a new home in Manchester, but the people of Preston are demanding it stay put. read article »
Get ready to Run Preston
Fancy running through the streets of Preston and raising money for charity at the same time?
Run Preston returns to Preston’s roads as part of the ‘On The Move’ festival, which includes the City of Preston Cycling Grand Prix, on Sunday September 27th 2009.
There are three races that you can enter, 2 km fun run (ages 8 and over), a 5km walk or run (ages 14 and over) and a 10km run (ages 15 and over). read article »
Cycling and running festival returns to Preston
Preston will be moving again as the ‘On The Move’ festival returns between September 20th and September 27th 2009.
The city centre will be alive with the sound of feet pounding the pavement as Run Preston takes place and also the City of Preston Cycling Grand Prix. read article »
Should Preston honour Andrew Flintoff with a statue?
A fine test cricket career has come to an end for Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff and he finished by helping England to recapture the Ashes. read article »
Preston draw Morecambe in Carling Cup first round
It will be a Lancashire derby in the first round of the Carling Cup as Preston North End have been drawn at home to Morecambe.
The tie is due to take place the week beginning August 10th 2009.
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