Ribbleton man taking on World’s Toughest Mudder for Cash for Kids

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Covering the North, South, East, West and Centre of the city of Preston we aim to bring you news and information for the area near you in Preston. These areas do not follow the electoral boundaries of Preston City Council, which differ, especially since they were re-drawn.

A Ribbleton man is travelling to Atlanta to take on the World’s Toughest Mudder. Mark Barkworth is raising money for Cash for Kids with the 24-hour non-stop challenge that starts […]

5 years ago Council to take a look at ‘hate rant’ driver’s taxi licence

Preston City Council says it will review taxi driver Zaheer Hussain’s licence in light of the CPS decision not to charge him with any offence. Hussain, 41, was seen jeering […]

5 years ago How this new group is telling Preston’s men it’s okay not to be okay

A newly-formed group is offering one-to-one and group sessions to help Preston’s men manage their mental health. Menhear was formed in April 2019 by William Killeen. The non-profit organisation’s mission […]

5 years ago Find out about becoming a foster parent with these Preston drop-in sessions

Drop-in sessions are being held across Preston to find new foster carers. The informal sessions will take place over the next few weeks as part of Lancashire County Council’s drive […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement ‘A beautiful soul’ – pupils pay tribute to popular Preston teacher who died last week

Hundreds of pupils have paid tribute to a much-loved teaching assistant who died last week. Kathryn Baron worked at Corpus Christi Catholic High School in Fulwood for 17 years. She […]

5 years ago Preston flies the flag for a safe and vibrant night out

Preston has once again been recognised as being a safe and fun night out for the seventh year running. The city has been awarded the Purple Flag Award for the […]

5 years ago ‘Hate rant’ taxi driver will not be charged over comments made on social media

A taxi driver who launched a racist rant threatening to rape Christians who had converted from Islam will not be charged with any offences. Zaheer Hussain, 41, was arrested on […]

5 years ago Meet Preston’s very own Mary Poppins

Meet Chloe Fidler – Preston’s very own Mary Poppins! Chloe, 22, has fought off international competition to win a place at the prestigious Norland College in Bath. From a young […]

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