This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Rosemere runners brave ‘wind and lashing rain’ during Avenham Park Santa DashA 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 SaturdayAn 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 HebridesOver 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 charityA 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 bullyingA 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 PrestonThe 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 useThe 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 BroadgateIf 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 […]
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