Preston-based car dealership Bowker is opening its new £250,000 Mini showroom in the new year, almost doubling the number of Minis on show at its centre on Riversway. The development has created six new jobs.

Chris Eccles, Bowker Mini sales and marketing manager, said: “The new showroom represents an important commitment from Bowker to our car sales operation in Preston.” (December 5, 2001)