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Preston businessman Simon Rigby MBE has died suddenly aged 58

Multimillionaire businessman Simon Rigby MBE has died at his home in Wrea Green. The entrepreneur was one of Preston’s most ambitious investors with a portfolio spanning the energy, entertainment, hospitality […]

5 years ago
Leading UCLan professor awarded international Fellowship

UCLan’s Carol Wallace, Professor of Food Safety Management Systems. A leading University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) academic has been recognised for her global research contribution to food science by a major international academy.   Carol Wallace, Professor of Food Safety […]

5 years ago
Preston pupils over 11 should wear face coverings due to extra local lockdown measures

School student wearing face mask in classroom Pic: Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay Pupils over the age of 11 and staff should wear face coverings in communal areas when Preston schools reopen. Lancashire County Council has announced the extra precaution for areas where […]

5 years ago
Council plans to invest £12.8 million to aid post-COVID-19 economic recovery

County Hall in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall A £12.8million economic recovery and growth programme aimed at tackling some of the economic impacts of COVID-19 has been unveiled by Lancashire County Council. The proposed funding, which will be […]

5 years ago
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Preston train manager part of first all LGBTQ+ crew as Pride train launches

Avanti West Coast Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew. A Preston train manager was part of the UK’s first all LGBTQ+ crew as Avanti West Coast launched its new Pride train. Paul Austin managed the London to Manchester service […]

5 years ago
Preston duo host virtual gig to support baby Bonnie

An acoustic duo from Preston are hosting a virtual gig this Saturday (August 29) to help raise money for a little girl with Down’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. Bonnie-Lyn Cushnagan […]

5 years ago
Ribbleton project to receive over £28,000 in grants from BBC Children in Need

BBC Children in Need is currently funding 61 projects in Lancashire. Pic: BBC Children in Need BBC Children in Need has announced that it has awarded a new grant of £28,858 to a local project working with disadvantaged children and young people in Preston.  The funding will […]

5 years ago
Moor Lane man ordered to stay home at night after vehicle crime in the area

A man has been ordered to stay indoors at night after he admitted tampering with cars in Moor Lane. Ronald Salthouse, 47, of Moor Lane, Preston appeared at Preston Magistrates […]

5 years ago
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