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Heritage Open Days, Saturday September 12

The restoration bill for St Walburge's runs into the hundreds of thousands of pounds Day three of Heritage Open Days weekend, exploring the hidden gems of Preston, is the busiest and liveliest yet, but where to start? We’ve hopefully made that decision a little […]

9 years ago
Preston bookbinder and restorer gets ready to celebrate forty years in the trade

If you’ve visited Leyland’s Worden Park Craft Centre, chances are you will have stepped into Peter Doyle’s bookbinding and restoration workshop.  Peter, who grew up in Preston, became a bookbinder […]

9 years ago
Heritage Open Days in Preston, Friday September 11

Heritage Open Days is a nationally recognised event which tours the country, bringing to life a city’s hidden treasures. Preston has so much to offer that we’ve put together this […]

9 years ago
1950’s Fishwick School pals get together with old friend from California

Several people who formerly attended Fishwick School in the 1950’s were reunited on Wednesday of this week. One of the old school pals is Dave Hughlock, now residing in Pomona in California […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Heritage Open Days in Preston, Thursday September 10

Samlesbury Hall England’s biggest heritage festival finds itself exploring the wonders of Preston over a four day weekend this month, and we’ve put together a day-by-day guide of everything you need to […]

9 years ago
Freshfield expands digital team

Marketing communications consultancy Freshfield has strengthened its digital team with the appointment of Jason Rawsterne. Jason, who has over 15 years’ experience of digital development and advising companies on technical […]

9 years ago
UKIP Lancashire Vice Chairman calls for re-think of e-cigarette use in hospitals

UKIP’s Vice Chairman for Lancashire has called on hospital bosses to rethink their attitude towards e-cigarettes, describing it as “bullying of citizens”. The smoking of e-cigarettes, or vaping, is currently […]

9 years ago
Lancashire locals urged to attend adoption event

Lancashire County Council offices An information event is to be held  offering advice and guidance for anyone wishing to adopt. Anyone thinking about adopting is invited to attend County Hall on Fishergate Hill on […]

9 years ago
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