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Bottle Stop: Lancashire widow starts campaign to ban glass bottles after husband Philip Sherriff died at Jessie J gigA Lancashire woman whose husband was killed in a bottle attack at a London nightclub has started an online campaign to ban glass bottles in city centre venues. Jane Sherriff, […]
12 years ago Reflection and relief at Preston City Council election resultsIt was the climax of a long and tiring campaign for all the candidates at Preston City Council’s election count on Thursday. For some it was a chance to celebrate, […]
12 years ago ‘Open Preston’ project launched to make Preston Council more transparentA local journalist has started a project designed to make Preston Council more transparent. Daniel Bentley, who is currently studying at the University of Central Lancashire, has created ‘Open Preston‘ […]
12 years ago Lush Preston launch global campaign to end animal testingInternational cosmetics brand Lush, alongside Humane Society International (HSI), will tomorrow launch a global campaign to end animal testing. In stores across the world, including the United States, Australia, India, […]
12 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Global Rainbow Lights Up Preston (Photos, Video)Last week we covered the unveiling of the Global Rainbow, a colourful symbol of the upcoming Guild and Olympics. The rainbow is made up of seven parallel beams of powerful lasers […]
12 years ago Preston MP supports “Drop the NHS bill” – debate in Parliament todayPreston MP Mark Hendrick has come out in support of the “Drop The Bill” campaign, which opposes the government’s plans to reform the NHS. Today opposition MPs will debate the […]
12 years ago Celebrate International Women’s Day in PrestonToday is International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrate and raise awareness of women’s rights around the world. Started in the early 1900s and celebrated annually thousands of events […]
12 years ago Business aims for international acclaim by nurturing young local talentA Preston business is aiming to combat unemployment among young people by partnering with local universities. Transcription Global, a transcription, translation and interpreting company based in Winckley Square is working […]
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