Workers at Preston and Chorley hospitals are set to engage in a public protest on Saturday April 25. Road closures will pave the way for the protest between 12pm and […]
7 years ago In pictures: NHS staff strike over poor pay
Health workers across the country held a four hour strike this morning (October 13). As with much of the rest of the country, the strikes in Preston took place between […]
Local World Development Movement (WDM) activists yesterday protested outside a branch of HSBC on Fishergate hoping to make bankers come clean about their fossil fuel finance. The protest was part […]
News today of events in Preston. A mob of mild mannered students were protesting outside University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) buildings in the city. The students were reportedly ‘walking around […]
Government cuts in the public sector are hitting parts of the North hardest, according to a new study by a research group. Centre for Cities said the North West, North […]
Angry campaigners gathered outside county hall to protest against cuts which they argue will devastate public services. Waving banners saying ‘protect the frontline’ more than 100 people made their voices […]
A huge police operation ensured that two demonstrations in Preston city centre took place without major incident. A protest by the English Defence League (EDL) and a counter-demonstration from Unite […]
Police say they are working hard to ensure a planned demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL) later this month causes minimum disruption. The EDL demo in Preston city centre […]