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Businesses in Preston warned about hiking up prices amid coronavirus outbreak

A woman shopping for food in a face mask Suppliers and retailers in Preston are being urged not to increase prices during the coronavirus outbreak. The warning follows reports of some companies setting excessively-high prices for protective items such […]

5 years ago
UCLan postpones summer 2020 graduation ceremonies

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has postponed its summer graduation ceremonies amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ceremonies that were due to take place in July have now been rescheduled […]

5 years ago
Preston dance school shimmy online with a promise to ‘Keep Dancing’

Fever Tree Dance Company are asking people to join them in their front rooms Fever Dance Company has swapped studios for sitting rooms, offering free online dance classes for everyone. After having to close its doors for the first time in 16 years due […]

5 years ago
Body in Preston Docks believed to be missing man Shaun Horan

A body discovered in Preston Docks yesterday (Sunday 29 March) is believed to be Shaun Horan. Shaun, 48, went missing on 3 February of this year, and was last seen […]

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UCLan launches first police apprenticeship courses in Lancashire

New enrollment of student police officers at their attestation ceremony The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has launched the very first Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) to educate future police officers. The university has teamed up with Lancashire Constabulary to […]

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Independent Preston retailers adapting to coronavirus closures

Joan and Jade outside the new shop Independent Preston retailers that have closed their doors to reduce the spread of coronavirus are looking to adapt their business models. Not all the city’s retailers waited for Government advice, […]

5 years ago
Preston Mosques bring donations to NHS workers amid coronavirus pandemic

NHS staff recieving donations from Preston mosques. The Madani Institute and the people of Preston are helping donate items to help NHS critical care staff during the coronavirus pandemic. The Preston mosque has joined forces with Masjid-e-Raza […]

5 years ago
UCLan introduces all online teaching for students during coronavirus outbreak

The UCLan campus in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall The UCLan campus will look a lot quieter as all teaching moves online amid coronavirus fears. Students were informed last week that they would receive online teaching for all classes […]

5 years ago
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