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Rosemere runners brave ‘wind and lashing rain’ during Avenham Park Santa Dash

A group of around 70 ‘brave souls’ last Saturday battled wind, rain and freezing temperatures to dash their way to £700 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. On Saturday 4 December, Rosemere […]

2 years ago
The Larder to open Tony Worrall tribute exhibition this Saturday

Sunset at the Bull Nose Pic: Tony Worrall An exhibition celebrating the work of a beloved Preston photographer is opening in the city centre this Saturday. The work of former Blog Preston co-editor and contributor Tony Worrall will […]

2 years ago
Fishwick creative makes beautiful seascapes inspired by the Hebrides

Joey draws inpiration from the Hebridean seascapes. Pic Joey Afrin Black Over the next couple of weeks, we are focussing on Preston’s creatives who are selling their beautiful creations online and at Christmas markets. Joey Afrin Black set up her small […]

2 years ago
Cottam author’s sold out book about Christmas vegetables raises funds for charity

Rachel at Cottam Primary School with pupils including her sons Fred and Ron on either side A Cottam author’s first book has sold out within weeks, with all proceeds going to charity. Rachel Walmsley’s book, Christmas Cabaret, is aimed at pre-school and KS1 children, and is […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Friendship bench added to Longridge school to help stop bullying

The Anti Bullying Bench donated by Barratt Homes to Barnacre Road Primary School A friendship bench has been donated to a Longridge school to encourage children to help one another and stop bullying. The friendship bench at Barnacre Road Primary School, donated by […]

2 years ago
Former councillors become Honorary Aldermen of Preston

. (Left-Right: Deputy Mayor, Cllr Neil Darby; Mrs Jennifer Greenhalgh; Hon Alderman Stuart Greenhalgh; Mayor of Preston, Cllr Javid Iqbal; Hon Alderman Carl Crompton; Mrs Linda Crompton; Chief Executive at Preston City Council, Adrian Phillips) The former Guild Mayor and Councillor Carl Crompton and former Councillor Stuart Greenhalgh have been made the newest Honorary Aldermen of the city. Both men are long-serving members of Preston […]

2 years ago
Friends of Harris Park urge Preston City Council to use Levelling Up Fund to buy site for community use

Harris Park, the former orphanage, stands off Garstang Road in Fulwood Pic: Tony Worrall The Friends of Harris Park have urged Preston City Council to consider using the government’s Levelling Up Fund to bring the site back into community use. In a letter to […]

2 years ago
Beautiful, bright handmade children’s clothing created in Broadgate

Sidney wearing Bib and Braces Pic: Ruby Henderson If you are looking to shop local this festive season we will be focussing on a selection of makers and creatives who are selling their wares both online and at […]

2 years ago
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