http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /blogs/frankmckenna/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:33 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:33 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1947802.Preston_needs_a_skyline_to_shout_about/?ref=rss THE real test of a new city and how far its development has come can be done by looking at its skyline. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:13:00 +0000 fdeb6667b4284e7c84006bc6a0d54345 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1838742.The_steps_needed_for_regeneration/?ref=rss JUST a few short months ago I wrote in this blog that Preston was in desperate need of something to attract visitors. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:25:00 +0000 262a81bcba1832fdc2fdf215f8c93e11 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1763555.Go_Downtown_for_leading_business_lights/?ref=rss Lancashire has much to offer - the county has beautiful countryside, fantastic infrastructure including a mainline railway link and several motorways. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:30:00 +0100 9ae4048fa1d29367566c08bf194042af http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1710001.Park_and_ride_to_beat_traffic_chaos/?ref=rss As most people will have noticed, large swathes of Preston have been beset by roadworks during recent months. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:43:00 +0100 10540084b05015a24744201906e3d89f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1674142.Concerns_over_pedestrian_plans/?ref=rss WHILE I applaud the efforts of Preston City Council to pedestrianise more of the city centre, plans to close major routes are causing concern in the business community. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:33:00 +0100 8dec95133640eb73d6763fbef42e609e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1645507.New_business_district_will_inject_life_into_city_centre/?ref=rss A multi million pound project to create a new Central Business District for Preston has moved a step forward this week. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:02:00 +0100 f45eb21eff0655a27a98830bcc2a16f5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1622174.Fond_memories_of_a_friend/?ref=rss Like so many others I was devastated to hear Tony Wilson had died after a brave battle with cancer. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:49:00 +0100 153a0b054de6fdc9540afcda25275ace http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1597986.Plea_to_Catholic_church_leaders/?ref=rss As a businessman I see it as vitally important that a city pulls in visitors. Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:13:00 +0100 e9a185d6fa876131140499ba621b7375 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1592521.Landmarks_are_essential_for_Preston/?ref=rss AS a businessman I see it as vitally important that a city pulls in visitors. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:26:00 +0100 1498edb45c189bc632f51acbf08acfd4 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1550604.Don_t_let_the_rain_spoil_your_event/?ref=rss The business community in many parts of Lancashire is suffering thanks to the recent unseasonal weather. Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:48:00 +0100 832c75b780cb52aaf77ac3a00fe7fdec http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1529625.Lancashire_is_a_business_breeding_ground/?ref=rss Downtown Preston In Business recently held its second Sexy Networking event. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:12:00 +0100 90aa59851099bdd726b3a3573c278e6c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1512065.Put_tourism_on_the_map/?ref=rss What does Preston offer to tourists? Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:46:00 +0100 9aa9cd8610783d246f0f01845ab61a7c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1495448.Big_events_to_boost_Preston/?ref=rss Recent discussions with the Preston business community has highlighted the importance of the city's public events. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:26:00 +0100 4c27f0a6330720ad8480a98e38fedcb5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1480074.Long_live_Booths/?ref=rss This year Preston-based Booths supermarkets celebrates its 160th anniversary - an incredible milestone for any business. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:29:00 +0100 4a23fce7a0bfb8fa1ec1273a2d2599c2 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1459160.Business_is_booming/?ref=rss I was delighted to read in this week's Citizen that Preston and South Ribble are to benefit from a number of new business developments. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:44:00 +0100 5547bb20fb6a85a42e209f875766fe05 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1444966.PNE_could_be_fit_for_city/?ref=rss PRESTON North End could soon become a football team fit for a top city. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:53:00 +0100 49f0c88041d6ea417f3e8241bee0f44f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/blogs/frankmckenna/1424534.Event_was_one_big_opportunity/?ref=rss THE recent music spectacular - One Big Weekend - proved the power of word of mouth. Thu, 24 May 2007 15:52:00 +0100 10a28391769529f63e9719d4cc497e36