Preston civil servants take industrial action on budget day

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Preston Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union members walked out on strike today in defence of jobs and conditions in the public sector. Civil servants at the Job Centre, Tax […]

11 years ago Fight poverty in Preston with the Community Food Bank

It is a sad fact that parts of Preston have suffered badly due to the recession, benefit cuts and unemployment. Some households are finding they have to make a choice […]

11 years ago Ex-smoker from Preston is face of new campaign

A new regional anti-smoking campaign is being headed by a successful quitter from Preston. Eddie Fish smoked 30 cigarettes a day before he kicked the habit. He joined an NHS […]

11 years ago The Morning After: Dramatic example of drink driving

On display at the entrance to the Guild Centre in Preston today was a startling reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving. The Wasted Lives Programme in conjunction with […]

11 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Donations wanted for Emily’s Appeal

Please take time to read this appeal from Julie at the Preston RSPCA Animal Shelter: ‘This is Emily who was brought in to us by a very kind lady who […]

11 years ago Join Corn Exchange Gardening Session

Help clean up and tidy the flowerbeds in Preston City centre. Join the Preston Environmental Forum Action Group and the Park Rangers in a session to tidy up and re-plant […]

11 years ago Preston Flag Market hosts Fairtrade Fair

Celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight come on down to Preston Flag Market today. Fairtrade Fortnight (25 February – 10 March) calls on the British public to Go Further for Fairtrade in 2013 […]

11 years ago CardiacSmart Launch Event

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is delighted to announce it will officially launch CardiacSmart on 28 February 2013, with an event to celebrate the first set of CardiacSmart accredited organisations, […]

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