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UClan Grenfell toxic soil research and refugee project shortlisted for awards

Anna Stec Two research projects at the University of Central Lancashire have been shortlisted for prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.  Research exposing contaminated soil around Grenfell Tower has been shortlisted for Research […]

4 years ago
Ribbleton man shares Preston’s architectural secrets on new YouTube travel channel

Gareth Bailey-Hughes founder of The Best Travel Channel A Ribbleton man has used lockdown to start a travel channel on YouTube. Gareth Bailey-Hughes, 29, started The Best Travel Channel sharing videos about Preston’s architecture and culture, and has […]

4 years ago
The Foxton Centre gives lockdown makeover to Smiths Rec in Frenchwood

The new Smiths rec Foxton Centre mural. Preston locals and The Foxton Centre have painted a new mural at Frenchwood green space Smiths Rec. The Foxton Centre has been working alongside young people and community members to […]

4 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, September 12 to September 18

Ben pictured left before taking medical cannabis, and right after It’s been another busy week in Preston news and events. The latest Covid-19 developments saw new curfews and travel warnings introduced, there were community testing issues, while a Kirkham resident […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood school classes asked to stay home after positive Covid-19 cases

Sherwood Primary School Pic: Google Two classes at Sherwood Primary School have been asked to stay at home and self-isolate in light of a number of positive Covid-19 cases. In a letter to parents and […]

4 years ago
Sponsored: Free beer for Luxury House Share housemates

Luxury House Share beer To celebrate the launch of The Key To The City, Preston-based Luxury House Share is offering all their housemates unlimited free beer! The Key To The City is the new […]

4 years ago
Curfews, travel warnings and no mixing of households – new rules brought in across Preston, South Ribble and neighbouring boroughs amid rising Covid rates

Skyline in the city Pic: Tony Worrall New measures are to be introduced in Lancashire as part of a combined effort across the county to help fight Covid-19. After six weeks of ‘local lockdown’ in Preston, neighbouring […]

4 years ago
Farington pair scoop two awards as South Ribble in Bloom winners announced

South Ribble in Bloom Winner - Best Container - Barbara Gardner and May Spiby A couple of gardening enthusiasts from Farington have been crowned double winners following the council’s South Ribble in Bloom horticulture competition. Barbara Gardner and May Spiby, a pair of neighbouring […]

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