This category relates to all things to do with sport in Preston.
Free wellbeing and hockey festival coming to KirkhamA free wellbeing festival and hockey tournament is coming to Kirkham. Organised by local Rebecca Worthington, the event will take place on Sunday 3 September at Fylde Hockey Club. Rebecca […]
8 months ago Kirkham swimming pool closure triggers campaign groupThe people of Kirkham will keep making a splash until the town’s swimming pool is reopened, local politicians have been warned. That was the message delivered by around 150 residents […]
8 months ago England Women’s World Cup Final: No Preston or South Ribble pubs apply for early booze licenceNone of Central Lancashire’s pubs and bars have sought permission to start serving alcohol early to mark England’s appearance in the Women’s World Cup Final this weekend. Preston, South Ribble […]
8 months ago Preston schoolgirl invited to attend England youth team training campA Fulwood schoolgirl is building towards being selected for England. 13-year-old Holly Wilson is now in her third season at Manchester United ladies juniors. Recently the Our Lady’s Catholic High […]
8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement City of Preston Road Race 2023: Pictures from 5 and 10-milerNearly 250 runners completed the 5-mile and 10-mile City of Preston road race. The route starting and finishing at Walmer Bridge village hall takes the runners on a road race […]
8 months ago Ashton Park, Haslam Park and Moor Park now ‘pay-to-play’ tennis courtsThree tennis courts in Preston parks are to now ‘pay-to-play’. Preston City Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) have partnered for a major revamp of the courts at Moor […]
8 months ago Leyland Pirates FC donate old kit to Kenyan schoolA South Ribble youth football team have donated their old kits to a team in Kenya. Leyland Pirates FC sent the sportswear to where the father of one of their […]
8 months ago Moor Park bowling greens set for revivalThe bowling greens in Moor Park are set for a major revamp. According to Preston City Council the greens were ‘significantly damaged’ due to misuse during the coronavirus lockdowns. A […]
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