This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Preston training centre lands contract to help Lancashire job seekersA Preston training provider has secured a contract to provide qualifications for job seekers across the county. PHX Training has offices in Preston, Blackpool and Morecambe and has been selected […]
2 years ago Deafblind Broughton teenager shortlisted for national charity awardA deafblind Broughton teenager has received a Young Person of the Year nomination at the Sense Awards. Ava Jolliffe, 15, is deafblind and a wheelchair user and was shortlisted for […]
2 years ago Preston marketing chair Tony Attard OBE steps downThe chair of Preston-based firm Marketing Lancashire has stepped down from the role after nearly six years. Businessman Tony Attard OBE DL, founder and Group Chief Executive of Burnley-based Panaz, […]
2 years ago Birthday celebrations for this 100-year-old Preston womanA Prestonian who worked as an air raid warden in World War Two has celebrated her 100th birthday. Mary Teresa O’Neill, who turned 100 on Saturday 23 October, was born […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement £10k raised for Preston and Fulwood charities in memory of Fylde manA Fylde man who sadly passed away in March has inspired his supporters to raise £10,000 for two local charities. Mike Vernon, who lived in Treales, was known for helping […]
2 years ago In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week October 23 to 29With Halloween fast approaching, the Christmas countdown will soon begin, with Christmas mini-markets already scheduled in a Preston city centre cafe. But during the festive period, Preston residents may have […]
2 years ago 100-length swimming challenge raises funds for Preston mental health serviceTwo fundraisers swam over 100 lengths of their local pool to raise funds for mental health service Holland House. On 16 September, Lisa Quigley and Donna Nolan swam the distance […]
2 years ago Outdoor markets at Preston Markets this SundayPreston Markets has announced Sunday trading hours starting this weekend (31 October). The markets will run each Sunday from 6am to 1pm under the 1875 canopy. Currently, only the outdoor […]
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