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Patient marries long-term love on Royal Preston Hospital ward

After 66-year-old Paul was admitted with suspected cancer he decided it was time to tie the knot with long-term love Deirdre and they were married on Ward 20 on RPH.

6 months ago
Preston influencer and beautician named young entrepreneur of the year

Imogen Southwood with her award at the EVAs 23-year-old Imogen Southwood scooped the award at the EVAs as her beauty and lash technician brand continues to grow.

6 months ago
Lostock Hall fitness coach follows calling in life to launch DoTheWorkHQ

Dale Wallace Lostock Hall fitness coach Dale Wallace has struck out alone to launch his DoTheWorkHQ. 32-year-old Dale has worked in the fitness industry his whole career, since qualifying in 2009. During […]

7 months ago
Preston’s John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore prepares for final BBC Radio Lancashire show

The BBC Radio Lancashire legend is preparing to bow out with his final show during Thursday evening after decades on the airwaves. Farewell and good luck to Gilly!

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Freddie Flintoff speaks publicly for first time since serious car crash

Andrew Flintoff speaks as he presents Tom Hartley with his England cap Pic: England Cricket/X Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was badly injured in a crash during the filming of Top Gear. He was filmed speaking during the presentation of Tom Hartley's first England cap.

7 months ago
Former Preston Councillor launches political consultancy business

Charlotte Leach A former Preston City Councillor has launched a communications consultancy offering political advice to the private sector.  Charlotte Leach will provide a wide range of communications services in Lancashire, including […]

7 months ago
Credit union speaks out against dangers of Preston loan sharks

Stock image of cash Pic: Stux from Pixabay A local credit union is speaking out after new research showed Preston residents are being badly affected by illegal lenders preying on people’s financial troubles. CLEVR Money, a not-for-profit community […]

7 months ago
Film adaptation of Preston novelist’s book to be shown at London Film Festival

Andrew Michael Hurley A film based on a book by a Preston novelist has been selected to be shown at London Film Festival. Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley was recently turned into a […]

7 months ago
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