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Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Ruby Abram, who runs the food bank, with volunteers at the hub. A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

3 months ago
Households in Preston urged to check for climate change letter

The River Ribble in flood at the Tickled Trout on Friday Pic: Angie Worrall Over 6000 households in Preston have until Monday to register for the ‘Preston People’s Climate Jury’. The randomly selected households across Preston will have received letters inviting them to register. […]

3 months ago
New beauty supplies shop opens in Ashton-on-Ribble

iLASHEDPRO on Blackpool Road A new eyelash and brow supplies shop, aimed at local beauticians, has opened in Preston. The shop named ‘iLASHEDPRO,’ on Blackpool Road at Lane Ends in Ashton-on-Ribble, promises to be […]

3 months ago
Allotment art event in Preston hopes to return this summer

Andy opposite his dad's old plot at Serpentine 3 allotments. Pic: Kim Graham Last September, plotters from the Serpentine 3 allotment site in Preston arranged a day of ‘Art on the Plots’. The council-run site on Blackpool Road, opposite Moor Park, opened their […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Resilience Forum members awarded Commendations for counter-terrorism exercise

Ady Grant (Lancashire Constabulary), Caroline Suart (North West Ambulance Service), Katherine Bentley (Lancashire County Council), Neil Williams (Blackpool Council) with Chief Constable Chris Rowley central. Four people have been awarded Commendations from Lancashire Police’s Chief Constable Chris Rowley for their efforts in keeping the county safe. Ady Grant, Caroline Stuart, Katherine Bentley and Neil Williams […]

4 months ago
Muslim youth group in Preston clean the streets for the New Year

Members of AMYA in Preston and Blackburn took part in street cleaning on New Year's Day. Members of a Muslim youth group in Preston took part in their annual street cleaning event on New Year’s Day. A group of seven from Preston and Blackburn started the […]

4 months ago
Tippings family switch off annual Christmas lights after 12 years

The lights were switched off for the final time on 4 January 2024. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years. On 4 January, the Tipping family pulled the plug on their annual tradition due […]

4 months ago
Tributes as Preston jazz legend Harold Salisbury dies

Harold Salisbury Tributes are flooding in for Preston jazz legend Harold Salisbury, who has died aged 92. The family confirmed the news on Facebook, saying: “We are very sad to announce that […]

4 months ago
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