Monthly Archives: October 2017

Redundancies at BAE Systems

It was announced that 750 posts will go at the Warton and Samlesbury sites of BAE Systems in Lancashire.   Work on Typhoon and Hawk is decreasing.   Contracts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to be discussed. 400 jobs will also … Continue reading

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Preston’s Streets Get Fully Dressed at the Harris

Street’s of Change and Preston Street Style are the names of two of the autumn exhibitions at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Preston. Both exhibitions were officially opened at 5pm on Wednesday 11th  October and on the same … Continue reading

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Big Transport Upgrades Around Preston

Transport matters have heated up around Preston with both road and rail having big upgrades. On the train the electrification to Manchester and Blackpool is going into its final phase in November with the closure of the line to Blackpool … Continue reading

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