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Preston radio legend John Gillmore returns with coach trip to Morecambe

John Gillmore will be hosting the trip out to Morecambe Gilly is hosting the day out to Morecambe as he returns after finishing his decades-long run on BBC Radio Lancashire.

6 months ago
Preston artist wins global art competition in Porto

Gavin Renshaw with his creation MrTeaOne Pic: Cockburn's Gavin swapped painting on the streets of Preston for a warmer climate for his latest artistic creation.

6 months ago
Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams wins foster award

Adnan was one of the stars from the Flintoff documentary Pic: The Fostering Network Adnan captured the hearts of millions during the BBC documentary as Freddie formed a new cricket team in Preston.

6 months ago
Lostock Hall Girl Guide who saved her mum when aged just seven given award

Jessica Kinder Pic: Girl Guiding Jessica's mother Becky lost consciousness and began to fit violently. What followed was an incredible act of bravery from Jess, now aged 11, to save her mother's life.

6 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston woman re-trains after losing job in pandemic and is one of North West’s top apprentices

Emily Bingham lost her job in the pandemic and has shown great resilience to re-train and start again Pic: James Hall & Co A recruitment co-ordinator at a Preston firm has been named as one of the best apprentice in the North West. Emily Bingham was one of two level 2 finalists in […]

6 months ago
Preston paramedic student saves man’s life after cricket match collapse

Matt Dunn, Lancashire and Cumbria Consultant Paramedic, presenting UCLan student Ibrahim Akram with his certificate Pic: UCLan 21-year-oild Ibrahim Akram was fielding on the boundary when an opposition player collapsed when running between the wickets. The paramedic student leapt into action and saved the man's life.

6 months ago
University of Central Lancashire’s chair of the board David Taylor stands down

David Taylor became the chair of UCLan in 2014 Pic: UCLan David Taylor CBE became chair of the board in 2014 and will stand aside to be succeeded by his deputy Dame Sue Ion.

6 months ago
Preston chef nominated for Lancashire Tourism Unsung Hero award

Oli Martin A chef from Preston has been nominated for a Lancashire Tourism Unsung Hero award. Oli Martin, who is the Chef Director at Aven Restaurant, Fell Urban Bistro and Foray Catering, […]

6 months ago
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