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Preston NHS and fire service leaders make New Year Honours list

Lindsay Sielski Pic: LFRS Leaders from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Kevin McGee, Chief Executive of Lancashire […]

2 years ago
Spreading positivity, the clothing brand handprinted in Preston and worn worldwide

Stranded in the UK after the pandemic hit in March 2020, and unable to return to his job in Australia, Jonathan Simpson from Penwortham set up his own clothing label. […]

2 years ago
Preston student is one of two to win national award from professional sporting body

Two Edge Hill students, one from Preston, have won an excellence award from the professional body for the sport and physical activity sector. Sports Coaching and Development students Sophie Warden […]

2 years ago
Preston disability charity to receive funding under Christmas bauble scheme

Barton Grange Garden Centre is raising funds for a local disability charity by donating the profits made from the sale of Christmas bell baubles. The bells were created to symbolise […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement In pictures: Cottam residents take to the streets for annual charity Santa Parade

Cottam’s annual Santa Parade delighted residents as they gathered on the streets to soak up the festive spirit. On Sunday 19 December, Santa and his helpers set off from Hayfield […]

2 years ago
In pictures: Penwortham residents gather at local Christmas market for cheer and festive fun

Penwortham last week celebrated the return of the annual Christmas market as traders sold food and items to delighted residents. Liverpool Road businesses joined stallholders, rides and Santa as local […]

2 years ago
Mum of Manchester bombing victim completes UCLan counter-terrorism degree

A grieving mum has completed a Master’s degree in counter-terrorism after her son lost his life in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. Figen Murray, 60, whose son Martyn Hett was […]

2 years ago
Preston and Lancashire residents offered free bus journeys to boost vaccine drive

Cllr Charlie Edwards in front of a Stagecoach bus Bus travel to Covid-19 vaccination appointments is free under a new Lancashire County Council scheme. All Lancashire residents can travel to clinics for vaccines and boosters when using any service […]

2 years ago
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