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Terrapins dumped by bored pet owners
Terrified Terence the terrapin was found abandoned in a lake by callous pet owners who got fed up with providing the specialist care needed to care for the reptile.
Boosting chances of success
Residents are being urged to muck in together to spruce up their village.
Free collection of electrical waste
A scheme has been launched to collect waste electrical equipment free of charge.
Small Revelations to rock the Commons
PRESTON band Small Revelations are to compete in Rock the House, a parliamentary music competition in London.
Business community asked to spend regeneration cash
Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed news that businesses will be at the heart of Fylde’s £100,000 programme to revitalise town centres.
Awards for dedicated house team
Four housing association staff have been presented with national awards for their hard work.
Sport
Out-of-sorts sides want derby boost
It is derby day in the Northern League as Chorley welcome Preston to Windsor Park tomorrow.
Thumbs up from PNE star King
Jack King believes that he proved the doubters wrong during his first season in full-time football with Preston North End.
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Ashy’s ready to take it to the Max
Rufford rugby union star Max Ashcroft believes tonight is a great opportunity to showcase his talents.
Medal treble will keep Kady smiling
No matter what life has thrown at her, Kady Ward has always had a big beaming smile on her face,
Little has his eyes firmly on big time
Adam Little intends on stealing the show when he boxes on VIP Promotions’ card at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on June 7.
PNE defender’s world turned upside down!
Bailey Wright says that his fortunes at Preston North End have turned on their head in the last year.
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Preston gym stars are sport’s future video
Young gymnasts from across Preston have been limbering up for the inter-schools gymnastics tournament.
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Lifestyle
Local talent for showcase gig
In addition to her stint at the New Continental’s Snug Music Showcase tonight, Karima Francis is back in our city on Sunday.
For the love of P.G. Wodehouse
The city’s Playhouse goes Wodehouse next week as Preston Drama Club take on hilarious comedy, Oh Clarence.
Think higher this summer in London
Opened to the public in February this year, Renzo Piano’s 310m-high Shard building is attracting a high volume of visitors; Anish Kapoor’s controversial, spiralling 115m-high Orbit offers a bird’s eye view of the former Olympic Park; and the EDF Energy London Eye still does a roaring trade after an impressive 13 years of operation.
All aboard the Zion Train
DUB pioneer Neil Perch, the man behind Zion Train, was on his way to a PhD in biochemistry and a career in the pharmaceutical industry, when he saw the legendary Jah Shaka Sound System play.
Estate agent of the week: Northwood Properties Preston
One of the worst scenarios facing a landlord is an empty property.
Community
The Smiths, Deadbeats and the big cheeses – all part of our big day...
For many brides, the changing of her maiden name is a big deal.
Caribbean Carnival King and queen contest is on tomorrow
Preston’s Caribbean Carnival King and Queen contest has been postponed until tomorrow.
Olivia is throwing a wobbler for art
Artist Olivia Keith is preparing to put on Preston’s first Jelly Jamboree.
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Inspection highlights issues at Priory Park Care home
A care home has been told it needs to improve in a number of areas following an inspection by the health watchdog.
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Supermarket chain pulls out of controversial plans
Sainsbury’s has pulled out of a deal to build a new supermarket in Penwortham.
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Wesley Street Mill could be flattened within days
A notification about the plan to flatten Wesley Street Mill in Bamber Bridge has been sent to South Ribble Council and posted on the mill’s gates.
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Weather for Preston
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
