Ed Walker

Journalist. Editor. Audience development & editorial consultant. Director of @almaonlineuk. Founder & editor of @blogpreston.

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The end of the Grey Friar as a Wetherspoons is confirmed.

We can reveal a deal has been struck, and a spokesperson for Spoons said a new operator is due to continue it as a pub. But it won't be Spoons anymore.
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There's a number of farms opening up to welcome visitors this weekend.

So if you have little ones in your household who love shouting 'tractor' each time one goes by - this is for you! 🚜
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An £8.6m government grant given to kickstart the redevelopment of Preston’s former Park Hotel will still not enable the project to deliver any affordable homes.

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Work has been ongoing for the past week on the busy route for Fulwood - but the Black Bull Lane crossroads didn't see any new surface 🚧🛻 @LancashireCC
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The funeral of schoolboy Junior Slater will be held next week - after the public raised over £15,000 to contribute to his send-off.

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Marianne Hesketh, who lives in Goosnargh, last worked for the city council in 2011 and has been holding senior roles at Wyre Borough Council in recent years. @prestoncouncil @wyrecouncil
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The death of Junior Slater, aged 12, in the River Ribble last week has shocked the city and all who knew him and his family.

Entertainment will be held in his memory at Greenlands Social Club and a hike up Yr Wyddfa takes place the next day.
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It was the most Monday of Mondays for the rail provider who have recently began operating via Preston 🚆
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It comes as banks continue to withdraw and shutter from many suburbs and high streets in towns near to Preston. 🏦💰
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Bankers will get outside the Square Mile and hear from people in Preston about the cost of living, inflation and their thoughts on using cash payments too.

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A beautiful day for enjoying some up and coming musical talent on the Winckley Square.

Performances also took place on the Flag Market for the Tune In Festival. 🎷🎸
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Dating back to the early 1800s, the tram bridge has been rebuilt many times over.

Beth Mairs explores the history of a crossing that has played a big part in Preston's story down the decades. 🌉
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The city's university confirms both Livesey House and Vernon buildings, near Moor Lane, have been sold to TSS Properties 🏙
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Many congratulations to Jacob and Nina who have tied the knot.

Loving the SpudBros mini cheese'n'beans canapes too! 💑💒🥔 @thespudbrothers
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A chance to literally walk down memory lane for all those who studied in Preston between 1973 and 1992 🎓 @Uni_Lancashire
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Jenna Madden took her battle for tighter controls on social media and smartphone usage for children to the steps of No10 Downing Street this week. The mum-of-two from Hutton is part of the Smartphone Free Childhood movement. 🤳
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The Friargate-side of the St George's Shopping Centre is starting to see things looking up as the two fashion brands opened today 🛍
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The fire service have put up warning banners about the dangers of open water swimming on the South Ribble side of the riverbank by the new tram bridge.
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The Wilbraham Club team are inviting all those who want to show their support to the Slater family to join their event on Saturday evening. 💙
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Surface dressing works had been due to begin on Tuesday but were halted due to the hot weather.

Road closures are expected to be in place on the stretch from Black Bull Lane crossroads to Watling Street Road crossroads between 9am to 4pm on Thursday. 🚧
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