Preston is rubbish, for contracting (and pretty much everything else!). However, it is a fairly good base for getting to Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Lancaster, and the cost of living is fairly low.
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Not entirely true, may last 15 month gig was in Preston. There are a couple of sizable employers in the Preston area.Originally posted by HermanDune View PostPreston is rubbish, for contracting (and pretty much everything else!). However, it is a fairly good base for getting to Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Lancaster, and the cost of living is fairly low.
Accomodation was reasonable cost for good quality as you mentioned.Comment
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http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/s...-200808141171/Originally posted by HermanDune View PostPreston is rubbish, for contracting (and pretty much everything else!). However, it is a fairly good base for getting to Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and Lancaster, and the cost of living is fairly low.
C'mon be serious, it's grim oop north
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