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Business as usual for Savick shops ahead of planned demolition

The row of shops and the library at Savick Pic: Google The housing association behind plans to demolish a row of local businesses is asking the public to continue to support the traders. Community Gateway Association (CGA) has recently submitted a […]

5 years ago
Halfords fined over £200,000 after member of staff was injured at Preston Store

Injured party was trapped against the wall by fallen boxes. Halfords Ltd have been fined £213,406.35 for breaching a number of health and safety provisions following an accident in which an employee was injured. The employer pleaded guilty to the […]

5 years ago
Radio DJ Mark Radcliffe to play gig at Bamber Bridge FC after cancer recovery

Mark Radliffe during his time at BBC Radio 2 Radio DJ Mark Radcliffe is playing a gig at Bamber Bridge FC with his folk band Radcliffe, Russell and Lee. The gig, which will take place in the clubhouse on […]

5 years ago
St Catherine’s Christmas festival got everyone in the festive mood

Festive stalls selling local products. St Catherine’s Hospice welcomed the community into its grounds for the charity’s fantastic Christmas Festival. The two-day festive fundraiser, took place from 11am until 3pm Saturday (30th November) and Sunday […]

5 years ago
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Temporary knife arches to be installed at Preston Train Station

Temporary knife arches will be employed at Preston train station through December in a bid to reduce knife crime. Lancashire Police will be operating in a joint operation with British […]

5 years ago
Fishwick mother to start Preston climate change action group

Sonia Phillips Preston mother Sonia Phillips has set up a brand new grassroots climate action group, Climate Action Preston. Many of these groups have been popping up around the country in association […]

5 years ago
Fishergate Shopping Centre to host local indie makers for Christmas Artisan Bazaar

Fishergate Shopping Centre Pic: Google Fishergate Shopping Centre will be welcoming over 40 local traders and artisan makers to kick start the festive season with its first Christmas Artisan Bazaar. Taking place on Saturday 30 […]

5 years ago
Vegan activists hold vigil outside Preston slaughterhouse

Vegan activist group from the vigil on Friday Vegan activists held a protest outside the Gafoor Slaughterhouse in Fletcher Road. The vigil was held on Friday by Lancashire Animal Save in an appeal to rise awareness on animals […]

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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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