Ed Walker
@edwalker86.bsky.social
Journalist. Editor. Audience development & editorial consultant. Director of Alma. Founder & editor of @blogpreston
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Battle to have Lancashire's arena as politicians jostle to leave mark on areas
Who will leave a political legacy that people can enjoy for years to come?
lancashire.thelead.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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This time last year we broke the story about an ambition for the Red Rose county to have an arena. What's happened since? And how it looks like the old rivalry of Blackpool v Preston will play a key part.
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This time last year we broke the story about an ambition for the Red Rose county to have an arena. What's happened since? And how it looks like the old rivalry of Blackpool v Preston will play a key part.
We know Prestonians are kind-hearted and proud people so let's set a new record and help put smiles on faces in and around the city this Christmas.
Preston urged to ensure no child wakes on Christmas Day without a present to unwrap – Blog Preston
<p>Cotton Court and Barnado’s are teaming up for a 13th year for the gift appeal – and we’re asking Blog Preston readers to help</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We know Prestonians are kind-hearted and proud people so let's set a new record and help put smiles on faces in and around the city this Christmas.
My feature exploring a year on from two major fires - a city in flames - in the space of a week in early November last year and asking what's happened since?
A year on from St Joseph’s Orphanage and Church Street in flames – Blog Preston
<p>Preston’s empty and heritage buildings have been in sharp political focus since the fires and created a movement with a desire to see something done</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My feature exploring a year on from two major fires - a city in flames - in the space of a week in early November last year and asking what's happened since?
But I can't remember a period of such intense focus on empty buildings, particularly heritage ones, as there is right now in the city.
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
But I can't remember a period of such intense focus on empty buildings, particularly heritage ones, as there is right now in the city.
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In the past decade or so the Red Scar site, still known to many as Recycling Lives, has become known for going up in smoke. @edwalker86.bsky.social went behind the scenes with new owners who took it on last year
Inside the huge metal recycling plant at Red Scar – Blog Preston
<p>Getting through thousands of tonnes a day, and famous locally for going up in smoke, what’s it like at the Longridge Road site?</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
In the past decade or so the Red Scar site, still known to many as Recycling Lives, has become known for going up in smoke. @edwalker86.bsky.social went behind the scenes with new owners who took it on last year
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This story took months of conversations, reading documents, letters and more. @edwalker86.bsky.social reports on one family who have been left nowhere else to turn after what happened to Karen Killeen
Family’s plea for independent investigation into disabled woman’s fall from minibus – Blog Preston
<p>Karen Killeen, who died in March this year from pneumonia, was seen falling from the back of the vehicle while in the care of a charity-operated day centre</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This story took months of conversations, reading documents, letters and more. @edwalker86.bsky.social reports on one family who have been left nowhere else to turn after what happened to Karen Killeen
And enter stage left the SpudBros. Proper Preston people.
SpudBros lift up Ollie, 11, who was filmed being attacked in Withy Grove park – Blog Preston
<p>The Bamber Bridge family were special guests of the TikTok sensations and the Nelson family for Preston North End’s victory over Swansea</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
And enter stage left the SpudBros. Proper Preston people.
Social media platforms removed the footage, ironically due to bullying and harassment concerns. Strong, local, independent media - and a decision by us as editors to run was crucial for the family feeling they could raise awareness.
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Social media platforms removed the footage, ironically due to bullying and harassment concerns. Strong, local, independent media - and a decision by us as editors to run was crucial for the family feeling they could raise awareness.
And 126 people have so far signed our petition calling on the government to act
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Save Southport Pier!
Southport needs Southport Pier to be restored and reopened
thelead.uk
February 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
And 126 people have so far signed our petition calling on the government to act
thelead.uk/save-southpo...
thelead.uk/save-southpo...