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Opinion: Nine things 2016 holds for Preston

A pot of gold could come in handy for public finances in Preston during 2016 Pic: Tony Worrall The end of the year draws near and like the Christmas Lights in Preston city centre the lights are going out one by one (gradually). It’s a good chance to […]

8 years ago
Preston flooding: Walton le Dale business counts cost after flood water enters offices

Flooded offices in Walton-le-Dale Walton-le-Dale businesses have begun counting the cost of flooding on their premises. Freight business Freightlink in Chorley Road were flooded during Boxing Day. Around seven inches of flood water got […]

8 years ago
Household stall Spares and Repairs closes at Preston Market

Spares and Repairs in the upper Market Hall Pic: Peter Reid A long-standing fixture of Preston Market has decided to call it a day. Spares and Repairs in the Upper Market Hall has closed down blaming a ‘huge drop in trade’. […]

8 years ago
How much each year is UCLan worth to Preston and the North West?

The Media Factory and St Peters Arts Centre on the Preston campus Pic: Tony Worrall A new report has uncovered how much the Preston-based University of Central Lancashire is worth to the city and the North West. The university is one of the largest employers […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement George Banks Jewellers in Fishergate listed for sale

Shutters came down at George Banks after 20 years A former jewellers shop building is on the market after closing its doors. George Banks Jewellers, on the corner of Fishergate and Cannon Street, traded for the final time in […]

8 years ago
UCLan appoints temporary boss Professor Mike Thomas on permanent basis

Professor Mike Thomas The caretaker boss at the University of Central Lancashire has been given the hot seat on a permanent basis. Professor Mike Thomas has been in the role since April this […]

8 years ago
The Fish Fillet chippy in Preston city centre closing

The Fish Fillet in Cross Street Pic: Google A fish and chip shop in Preston city centre has shut up shop. The Fish Fillet in Cross Street has a sign in its window announcing it is closing until […]

8 years ago
Yo Burrito to open restaurant in Preston city centre

A burrito restaurant could be expanding into Preston replacing a chocolate cafe. Simon Dunn Chocolatier in Friargate is understood to be trading sporadically and is being eyed up by Yo […]

8 years ago
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