Petition started to overturn Lancashire County Council’s decision to pull out of City of Culture 2025 bid

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A petition has been started after Lancashire County Council withdrew its support for the UK City of Culture 2025 bid with no reasonable explanation. County Councillor Alan Vincent, Deputy Leader […]

3 years ago Age UK Lancashire hosts Covid-secure ‘Break Out’ fundraising event in Broughton

Age UK Lancashire has hosted its first Covid-secure fundraising event in Broughton. The charity event, Break Out, was supported by local business owners and leaders. It saw five participants locked […]

3 years ago Preston McDonald’s volunteers fundraise £11,000 during district litter pick

Over 100 McDonald’s volunteers have collected rubbish along 47 miles of Lancashire and raised more than £11,000 for charity. Volunteers from 16 restaurants joined forces to clean the distance from […]

3 years ago Fulwood schoolgirl uses baking skills to raise over £700 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

A 9-year-old Fulwood schoolgirl has raised £724 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation using baking skills developed over lockdown. Saara Ali spent lockdown selling her baked items for charity through her Instagram […]

3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week June 26 to July 2

We’ve had plenty of news to bring you from Preston over the past week. This week, Rosemere Cancer Foundation received funding for a lung cancer research project, and the former Browns Bar […]

3 years ago Preston ‘has robust cultural strategy’ say leaders as Lancashire withdraws bid for UK City of Culture 2025

Lancashire County Council has withdrawn its support for the UK City of Culture 2025 bid. County Councillor Alan Vincent, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, said after carefully considering […]

3 years ago Derby Lodge residents join fight to keep The Plungington Hotel open

Residents of Derby Lodge, amongst other nearby residents attended a peaceful protest on Saturday 15 May to keep The Plungington Hotel, Fulwood open. This comes after a campaign was launched […]

3 years ago Preston charity introduces ‘MAC’ to older people in need across Lancashire

Preston-based charity Age Concern Central Lancashire has launched ‘MAC’, a Mobile Advice Centre designed to reach and support older people in need. The charity is running the community outreach service […]

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