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Guild Hall boss Simon Rigby admits ‘glitches’ with new payroll but says all staff have been paid

The Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Paul Melling The owner of Preston Guild Hall has admitted ‘glitches in the system’ have resulted in delays to some staff wages being paid. But Simon Rigby says all employees have been […]

5 years ago
More change for Simon Rigby’s empire as he hands over Vittorias Kirkham

What was known as The Villa at Kirkham Pic: Google Simon Rigby is no longer operating Vittorias at Kirkham. The Guild Hall owner has let the eatery to Ross Wallis, managing director of Leftmove estate agents. The move comes two […]

5 years ago
‘No risk to upcoming shows’ following reports of £100k debts at Preston Guild Hall

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall The owner of Preston Guild Hall and Charter Theatre has told Blog Preston there is no risk to upcoming shows after reports of spiralling debts totalling £100,000 emerged. A report […]

5 years ago
Simon Rigby sells BetSid betting shops

Betsid's shop on Church Street Simon Rigby has decided to offload another part of his empire. This time the multi-millionaire has parted company with BetSid. His betting firm expanded rapidly across Lancashire taking on new […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Simon Rigby responds over Blood Brothers non-payment claims

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall The multi-millionaire owner of Preston’s Guild Hall says he is working to resolve claims he owes £70,000 to a touring theatre company. Bill Kenwright’s theatre company BKL has threatened legal […]

5 years ago
Simon Rigby finishes changes to Preston Guild Hall operations

Preston Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Tony Worrall Simon Rigby has completed off-loading all his food and drink based units in the Guild Hall. The local multi-millionaire, who took on the venue in 2014, has decided to let […]

5 years ago
New steak restaurant to open in Preston Guild Hall

The restaurant was initially called The Villa after Mr Rigby's restaurant at Kirkham but changed name in recent years Pic: Multimedia Woman A popular restaurant in Preston Guild Hall is to close its doors on Sunday, only to be replaced by a brand new restaurant for the city. Victorias has been operating […]

5 years ago
Simon Rigby shuts Safehands Nursery in Ribbleton

Simon Rigby Nine out of twelve of the Safehands Nurseries are set to close, including one in Ribbleton. Preston entrepreneur Simon Rigby confirmed the closure which includes the nursery on Ribbleton Avenue. […]

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