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Big PNE Sleep Out raises £80,000 for The Foxton Centre

Louis Moult, left, presents the cheque from the Big PNE Sleep Out for £80,000 The Foxton Centre has received a fantastic Christmas present from the people of Preston. A final count of money raised from the first ever Big PNE Sleep Out came in […]

4 years ago
Leyland woman crowdfunding to help people with dementia

A Leyland woman has created an experience to provide joy and smiles to those living with dementia. Emily Tyler is behind the ‘A Good Day’ project, which uses gift boxes […]

4 years ago
The heartbreaking story of young people in care – and how you can help this Christmas

Young boy at Christmas Blog Preston has once again joined forces with Cotton Court Business Centre for the annual Christmas gift appeal in aid of Barnardo’s and the 400+ disadvantaged young people it supports across Lancashire. […]

4 years ago
Preston North End to embrace the rainbow for LGBTQ+ campaign

Rainbow corner flags will be used at the West From fixture Pic: Ian Robinson/Preston North End Preston North End will be supporting Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign at tonight’s game against West Bromwich Albion. The campaign celebrates lesbian, gay, bi and trans inclusion in football. It aims […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Help transform Preston hospital children’s ward into a winter wonderland

Sharing their Christmas wish list to transform the Royal Preston’s children’s ward into a winter wonderland with Santa himself are, from the left, Play specialist Pamela O’Brien, ex-Executive Director Sue Musson, Divisional Nursing Director Joanne Connolly, Chief Executive Karen Partington and ward manager Tracy Denny Staff on the children’s ward at Royal Preston Hospital are appealing for help to transform the department into a winter wonderland in time for Christmas. The staff want to provide […]

4 years ago
Fishwick mother to start Preston climate change action group

Sonia Phillips Preston mother Sonia Phillips has set up a brand new grassroots climate action group, Climate Action Preston. Many of these groups have been popping up around the country in association […]

4 years ago
Vegan activists hold vigil outside Preston slaughterhouse

Vegan activist group from the vigil on Friday Vegan activists held a protest outside the Gafoor Slaughterhouse in Fletcher Road. The vigil was held on Friday by Lancashire Animal Save in an appeal to rise awareness on animals […]

4 years ago
Preston men encouraged to support end to violence against women this White Ribbon Day

Preston’s men are being encouraged to make a stand towards ending all forms of male violence against women and girls.  Today (Monday 25 November) is White Ribbon Day, and Lancashire County Council will […]

4 years ago
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