http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /news/preston/citycentre/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:18 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:18 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/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/news/preston/citycentre/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/4310669.Preston_chief_exec__I_do_all_my_shopping_in_Blackburn/?ref=rss A LEADING figure behind the £700million expansion of Preston city centre is a Blackburn resident who does all his shopping in his hometown. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:20:00 +0100 cffd3cc1820d3d9751924ffd5b1a79f5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/4276487.Blackburn_with_Darwen_Council_launches_campaign_against_Preston_shopping_centre_plan/?ref=rss BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is launching a campaign against plans for a huge expansion of Preston city centre. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +0100 94f6376b492a5ddd88ecf110af1e32cc http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3984235.Lancashire_s_Woolworths_stores_will_shut/?ref=rss WORKERS at Lancashire's branches of Woolworths are set to be made redundant after it was announced all its stores will shut. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:30:00 +0000 70e7f2c6e6efa02684a4c6eb71ff9fed http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3979260.Cardboard_cops_on_streets_of_Preston/?ref=rss A new team of cardboard coppers will police the streets of Preston. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:03:05 +0000 86d0c1f72516a97914ffa84b12731998 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3976106.Man_to_face_driving_charges_after_M6_death_crash/?ref=rss A man has been charged with causing the death of two women by dangerous driving following a four-vehicle collision on the M6 near Preston. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:26:03 +0000 2268bdd3221efbe35162f5132bdeec0b http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3970531.Plans_for_Preston_s_Tithebarn_are____lacklustre___/?ref=rss An influential city group has described the designs for the £750million Tithebarn regeneration of Preston city centre as “lacklustre”. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:23:33 +0000 7e5b99f03a8a6d7f94dca32bfebeb791 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3966840.Big_queues_across_Lancashire_for_Woolworths__closing_down_sale/?ref=rss UPDATE Lancashire’s branches of Woolworths were beseiged by shoppers today as the troubled retailer launched a ‘closing down’ sale. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:40:00 +0000 612ea35c9b85ab334015752cc2885262 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3963674._No_swearing__signs_in_Preston/?ref=rss Eye-catching signs warning Preston people not to swear or drop litter have gone on display across the city. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:52:05 +0000 0223f4840c09a6c8e6ef5a2a8f403bd0 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3959641.200_Santas_race_through_Preston/?ref=rss Hundreds of Santas descended on Preston yesterday as the city hosted its first ever Santa Dash. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:34:06 +0000 cf5636b9c99d681adf4eda523666b57d http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3956802.Man_critical_after_motorway_smash/?ref=rss A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a smash on the motorway. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:17:13 +0000 576b786f87de0fef02b6de72c64bedb4 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3955914.Teenager_charged_with_grandfather_stabbing_/?ref=rss Police have charged a 16-year-old youth with attempted murder after a grandfather was stabbed at his Lancashire home. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:53:34 +0000 6c55afd556952deddbddd69c08156180 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3955777.Leyland_man_rescued_in_Preston_Docks/?ref=rss A teenager had to be rescued after becoming stuck on a floating pontoon in Preston docks. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:46:05 +0000 e7e290afdebffed1d5a196018bfbf11c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3955751.Man_in_hospital_after_motorway_smash/?ref=rss A man was taken to hospital after his car struck a lamp post on the motorway near Preston. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:37:30 +0000 e61b23ccfbf9bff8c0bf719e5940a18a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3953406.In_Preston_on_Sunday__Watch_out_for_hundreds_of_dashing_Santas/?ref=rss Hundreds of Santas will be descending on the city this Sunday when Preston hosts its first ever fundraising Santa Dash. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:12:20 +0000 1aa8d816a9ea21e8026c5dd9c76ce23d http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3948840.Major_Preston_road_closed_due_to_flooding/?ref=rss Police have closed one of the major roads in and out of Preston due to severe flooding. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:08:05 +0000 44d6dbd4f8c047d5f36514ee231f99b9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3946291.Preston_council_leader_calls_for_backing_for_Tithebarn/?ref=rss Preston’s council leader is calling on neighbouring towns to back the city’s £700m development scheme. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:50:53 +0000 bec56fed1f934c80cfbf17481b8cebd1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3938711.Two_charged_over_alleged_Preston_taxi_robberies/?ref=rss Two men are to appear in court this morning, charged with two alleged incidents involving taxi drivers last week. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:32:31 +0000 2859160b62b28d765cdde7093d175421 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3937798.Girl_recovering_after_early_hours_Preston_fall/?ref=rss An 18-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after falling 20 metres whilst on a night out in Preston city centre. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:40:48 +0000 e6b738481f9ee5bff4288f8e59d737e7 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3934001.Preston_taxi_driver_robbed_at_knifepoint/?ref=rss A taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint in Preston last night - the day after an attempted robbery on another cabbie in the city. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:58:10 +0000 a3f3795506ae0ed11c46af735e83cbd1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3924822.Preston_men_charged_in_stolen_vehicle_probe/?ref=rss Two men from Preston are among nine people that have been charged in connection with a joint investigation by Lancashire and West Yorkshire police into the handling of stolen vehicles. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:57:06 +0000 4e364f381eebd67b685b36218e1b959c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3878737.VIDEO__Happy_Lancashire_Day__Red_rose_pride_for_county_s_big_day/?ref=rss THE rain failed to dampen Red Rose spirits as folk across the historic county of Lancashire celebrated Lancashire Day today. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:20:00 +0000 150664c022f24af0db6ec20ef7a8804c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3883963.VIDEO__Preston_police_release_CCTV_footage_to_warn_of_vehicle_crime_dangers/?ref=rss Police are warning motorists that it only takes seconds for an opportunist thief to steal from your vehicle - as new CCTV footage has proved. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:15:56 +0000 8242ce621ec38b291e5e9493373dee34 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3898743.Lancashire_retail_jobs_fears_as_Woolworths_call_in_administrators/?ref=rss Hundreds of Lancashire jobs could be lost after the retail arm of Woolworths went into administration tonight. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:42:19 +0000 382dd70431f97a82049020f48e022001 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3867184.Life_for_Preston_knife_killer/?ref=rss A knife attacker who stabbed an innocent man to death was jailed for life today and told that he will have to serve at least 18 years. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:16:39 +0000 7cca4b4672ba531a7442202d149a11a1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3863732.Preston_tour_for_Father_Christmas/?ref=rss Father Christmas will be stepping out in true festive style when he arrives at Debenhams in Preston this Saturday and swaps his reindeer and sleigh for a festive red, soft-top, Vintage Austin Heeley. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:58:03 +0000 206c462769fb7f6a29aa38aaddda28a9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3851934.Bottle_attack_at_Preston_bar/?ref=rss A man has sustained facial injuries after being hit by a bottle at a Preston bar. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:35:02 +0000 2f666bb92d052c39b55a7c06ee7b2ca2 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3833614.Preston_florist_blooms_following___4_5m_city_hotel_deal/?ref=rss A Preston florist is already blooming after the arrival of a new multi million pound hotel in the city. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:54:56 +0000 1ffbaa4169e6b760a8caac23ec1cdec7 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3823098.Fire_engine_window_smash_in_Preston_bonfire_incident/?ref=rss Lancashire fire service attended more than 100 incidents across Lancashire during Bonfire Night yesterday and one crew in Preston were put out of action after a brick was thrown at a fire engine smashing a window. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:38:07 +0000 1ce0a90fc8592f69e7fd57c26dc8ce7a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3823750.Historic_Preston_Flag_Market_set_for_revamp/?ref=rss Plans to spruce up Preston Flag Market have been met with a mixed reaction by people in the city. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:15:58 +0000 a50da2c9577c05934cd0a237cc98c23a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/citycentre/3811765.Two_people_hurt_in_Preston_car_accidents/?ref=rss Two people have been hurt after a spate of crashes on Preston's roads. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:17:23 +0000 e5bc88ec2361e2170690386467f35c35