This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Preston salon raises £270 for Rosemere Cancer FoundationA Preston salon has presented a £270 cheque to Rosemere after donating a percentage from a range of treatments during October. Tropicana Spa staff donated £2 from the amount charged […]
2 years ago Lancashire County Council says ‘Don’t be a Dick’ as £100 fine introduced for mask refusalLancashire Council has today warned Preston residents they face a £100 fine if they refuse to wear masks on public transport and in shops. In a Facebook post this morning, […]
2 years ago Preston family don festive outfits for St Catherine’s Hospice ‘Santa Drive by’A local family has taken to the streets to spread Christmas cheer and raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice. This month, Adam Hennings and his family have dressed as Santa […]
2 years ago In pictures: Preston gathers to celebrate the work of Tony WorrallAn exhibition featuring the work of beloved Preston photographer Tony Worrall took place at The Larder last Saturday. In attendance on Saturday 11 December was the Mayor of Preston Cllr […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement The North is Ace! Local graphic designer celebrates Preston with a range of striking productsFor those of you looking to shop local this festive season, we have been focussing on a selection of Preston based makers and creatives who sell their wares online and […]
2 years ago Ashton-on-Ribble crime author lands book deal after winning Joffe Books PrizeAn Ashton-on-Ribble author with a rare autoimmune disease has secured a two-book deal after winning the Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour. In 2015, Christie Newport fundraised for life-saving […]
2 years ago Food bank use in Garstang soars as families ‘struggle to cope’On the run up to Christmas, foodbank use in the Garstang area has risen, with people turning to the St Thomas’s Church Food Club for help. The food packages that […]
2 years ago Speaker of the House of Commons to receive UCLan academic fellowshipSir Lindsay Hoyle is this month receiving an honorary award from the University of Central Lancashire. The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle will swap his Parliamentary robe for an academic […]
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