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New vegetarian restaurant opens on Plungington

Ed Walker — Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:18 +0000

A new vegetarian Indian eatery has opened in Preston. On Friday 17 May the newly sworn-in Mayor of Preston cut the ribbons on the RKS restaurant on Plungington Road. It will serve a range of sweet and savoury dishes and specialise in authentic surti Indian sweets. The RKS firm have been trading since 1986 and this is the first time they have launched an eat [...]

Artist Interview: Gary Wiggins

Lisa McManus — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:25:56 +0000

We spent yesterday evening at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery. At the top of the stairway there awaits a pack of dogs often associated with status on the streets of Britain. These detailed large scale drawings depict a Pit Bull Terrier and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier plus other animals, including a chimpanzee and a mouse, with funny little asides scrawled on the paper. Alongside [...]

Council plots masterplan to examine how thousands of new homes can be built in North West Preston

Ed Walker — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:42:56 +0000

Consultants have been called in to help the city council figure out how the North West of Preston can grow. A “masterplan” will be produced for how the area around the M6/M55 taking in Broughton, Cottam, Woodplumpton and Bartle can support new homes. Preston City Council has expressed its desire to see up to 4,000 new homes built in the area. A planning war between [...]

Deepdale Retail Park tables new planning application to add extra stores

Ed Walker — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:24:57 +0000

One of Preston’s largest retail parks continues its battle for permission to add additional stores. The Deepdale Retail Park Trust has applied for an amendment to an existing planning application to demolish and former warehouse and build new retail units. The plans – originally approved in June 2010 – were shelved due to poor economic conditions. Preston City Council is subject to a planning appeal [...]

Fulwood motorists take up police offer for number plate screws to keep car crime down

Ed Walker — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:15 +0000

Police have helped fit 120 cars with number plate screws during a crime prevention event in Fulwood. Officers were at Asda on Saturday to speak with over 150 members of the public about car theft. The number plate screws were fitted by Halfords and free vehicle checks were also performed. S Mike Sampson from the Fulwood Neighbourhood Policing Team said, “It was great to get [...]

Preston Passion in the running for religious TV award

Ed Walker — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:51 +0000

The Preston Passion is up against a number of other TV shows in a vote to become religious show of the year. The Radio Times and the Sandford St Martin Trust team up each year to award one show for religious broadcasting. Brendan Dell who took part in the performance is encouraging others to vote. She said: “I’m thrilled because it has already won one [...]

Councillor Veronica Afrin prepares to take up Mayor role

Ed Walker — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:49:54 +0000

A new Mayor will be sworn in tomorrow at the Town Hall. Councillor Veronica Afrin will take on the role for the year ahead as Carl Crompton’s time as Guild Mayor comes to an end. Cllr Afrin has represented the St Matthews ward since 1990 and has been Deputy Mayor during the Guild Year. She said: “It’s a great honour to be chosen as the [...]

Foxton Centre plans fundraising evening of entertainment

Ed Walker — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:00 +0000

A centre for vulnerable people in the city centre hosts a summer fundraiser in June. The Foxton Centre on Knowsley Street is inviting the people of Lancashire to visit and support it. On Monday 10 June the centre will be open from 7pm to 10pm for entertainment, a two course dinner and on-site bar. Shirah Bamber said: “The centre offers a safe place for vulnerable [...]

Preview: Preston Caribbean Carnival returns in May

Ed Walker — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:55 +0000

Preston’s Caribbean Carnival returns to the streets of the city later this month. Sunday 26 May will be a riot of colour and sound as the carnival snakes its way through the city. It will start at 12noon and work its way down Garstang Road, Moor Lane and Friargate. Down the Ringway, Deepdale Road and back to Moor Park at 3pm. Crowds are expected to [...]

Open meeting in Preston Bus Station to re-imagine its future

Bernie Blackburn — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:57:18 +0000

Preston’s threatened bus station was, yet again, the centre of attention yesterday as the venue for Gate 81’s event to re-imagine its uncertain future. The Gate 81 project was set up by Sally Stone and Dominic Roberts from Continuity in Architecture and Ruth Heritage from Preston based They Eat Culture. It provides a forum for all those interested parties who wish to see the iconic building saved [...]