Wildlife and Conservation
Roe Deer Spotted Close to Fylde Road
Yesterday evening myself and my young son spotted a young deer bounding across the play area on Maudland Bank, behind UCLAN’s Media Factory. It was an amazing sight to see a wild animal within such a heavily populated area. As it sprang off in the direction of Fylde Road I wondered if sightings of deer were common within Preston and if we see it again [...]
770 days ago by Lisa McManus Share
Snakes and reptiles all in a day’s work for Animal Ambulance Teen
Reptiles and snakes may give some people the heebie jeebies but for one teenager, it’s all in a day’s work. Kate Mercer, 16, devotes every second of her spare time volunteering with Lancashire Animal Ambulance. The self-funded charity offers a round the clock rescue service for injured creatures. Working day and night, the group saves and rehabilitate all kinds of animals across the county. Kate, [...]
821 days ago by Lucy Spaven Share
Video: Beautiful Planet – A green cafe in Preston
A fortnight ago we wrote about Beautiful Planet, a co-operative cafe that has been set up on Friargate hoping to bring the community together. Inspired by this, I paid a visit to the cafe and talked to both customers and volunteers to find out their views on community and green issues.
849 days ago by Joseph Stashko Share
A look inside Lancashire’s biggest recycling plant
It’s a rubbish time of year for bin collections. Dead Christmas trees; cards and wrapping paper; broken toys and an unused exercise bike that reminds you of failed New Year’s resolutions past. January’s news is awash with garbage: councils and locals battle tides of waste that engulf our bins and our streets. But not everyone’s making a stink. The plant is home to a variety [...]
867 days ago by Ramzy Alwakeel Share
Moor Park to get gym upgrade
Moor Park is set to be given an adidas makeover, with the installation of Preston’s second adiZone outdoor gym. The plans were put to Preston City Council’s planning committee last Monday, and were approved, providing English Heritage had no objections.
953 days ago by Andy Halls Share
Preston Photos Digest
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
957 days ago by Andy Halls Share