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In Photos: Preston’s public sector workers on strike

Yesterday saw over 1,000 public sector workers from Preston and the surrounding area take part in the national walkout over public sector pensions. Workers from Unison, Unite, PCS and many […]

12 years ago
Preston’s public sector workers join biggest strike in 30 years

Over 1,000 public sector workers from Preston and the surrounding area today took part in the biggest national strike for 30 years. Several council buildings and schools were shut for […]

12 years ago
November 30 Public Sector Strikes – How they affect you

By Yewtree on Flickr Tomorrow will see teachers and other public sector workers strike on a day of action across Lancashire and the UK. Members of Unite and Unison and many others have voted […]

12 years ago
Local students raise awareness of Samaritans

Five UCLan students have been raising awareness about the local Samaritans by offering free hugs to anyone around the university campus. As part of their public relations course, the students […]

12 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Motion Picture Project release new trailer

preston motion picture project Preston Motion Picture Project today released their next trailer, entitled “Rhapsody in Preston”. It features a black and white jaunt through Preston taking in the fireworks, the flag market, Avenham […]

12 years ago
Video: Why we need to make Winckley Square a good community space

Last month I wrote about the Winckley Square Community Interest Company, a partnership that formed to build recommendations and a community planning model for the future of Winckley Square. Established […]

12 years ago
Online petition calls for referendum on future of Preston Bus Station

preston bus station Campaigners fighting to save Preston’s Bus Station have launched an epetition on the council website calling for a referendum to decide the building’s future. The petition, put forward by John […]

12 years ago
X Factor star joins Christmas Lights Switch On

Preston’s Business Improvement District (BID) have added X Factor finalist Jonjo Kerr to this month’s Christmas Lights Switch On. He joins soul singer Beverley Knight, Corrie stars Ryan Thomas (Jason) […]

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