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Friendtrend – A social network for fashion

A rainy day in March and Tony Smith and John Walker, co-founders of the upcoming fashion social network Friendtrend are chilling on a sofa at the New Continental discussing their […]

14 years ago
Preston’s disabled downhill biking club first of its kind

Downhill mountain biking is a fast growing sport in the UK, but an even newer format is scratching at the surface. Four wheel downhill mountain biking is a sport designed […]

14 years ago
International Women’s Day celebrated in Preston

Lesley Pritchard, left, and Valerie Wise open the day with a ceremonial cake International Women’s Day was proudly celebrated in the city. This week women and men gathered to celebrate […]

14 years ago
Roads close for Preston’s heaviest load

THERE were just inches to spare as the heaviest load to ever be carried on Preston’s roads was delivered without a hitch. Crowds awoke early to see the first instalment […]

14 years ago
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Western Area Forum Report

The first of a series of Area Forums focusing on the Guild took place last night at Ashton Primary School. The Western Area Forum was hosted by Councillor William Shannon, […]

14 years ago
People tighten belts as basics become dearer

Rising inflation levels and a worsening “income recession” means families may need to tighten their belts yet again. With costs increasing but wages staying static, it is feared many people […]

14 years ago
Gordon Burns ignites step towards bridging the ‘digital divide’

Gordon Burns may be used to reading bulletins and grilling politicians but he faced an altogether different challenge at the Harris museum. He was promoting the BBC’s First Click campaign, […]

14 years ago
Drugs dog and body scanner used at Preston station

A scheme designed to crackdown on anti-social behaviour led to an arrest at Preston train station. Operation Valentine, run by British Transport Police, used airport-style metal detectors and a drugs […]

14 years ago
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