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Preston in top 20 most affordable locations for first-time buyers

Sun setting over Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall Preston features in a list of the most affordable locations in England for first-time buyers according to new figures released in line with the launch of the government’s new First […]

4 years ago
Mum appeals for help to find bag with son’s medication that was stolen from Royal Preston Hospital

Missing Sesame Street bag A mum is appealing for help to find a bag containing her son’s medication, which she believes was stolen from Royal Preston Hospital. Julie Kelly was visiting hospital for an […]

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Concert to help fund restoration of stained glass windows at Walton-le-Dale church

Friends of the Church of St Leonard (FOCSL) have announced a special concert to help fund the restoration of the stained glass window in the church. On Saturday 11 September, […]

4 years ago
Fundraiser to help family of Lewis Turner pay for ‘the best send off there has ever been’ raises over £8,000

Lewis Turner, 20. Pic: Lancashire police A fundraiser has been started to pay for the funeral of 20-year-old Lewis Turner, who died after a collision in New Longton on Saturday (21 August). Lewis, from Chorley, was riding an […]

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UCLan doctor ‘truly honoured’ to be awarded prestigious sports science fellowship

Dr Jonathan Sinclair A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) academic has been recognised by an industry body for his commitment to sport and exercise sciences. Dr Jonathan Sinclair has joined an exclusive list […]

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Rare piece of Preston’s railway history is up for sale

The Virgin Pendolino City of Preston nameplate Pic: Scott Doohan A piece of Preston’s railway history is up for sale. A Virgin Pendolino nameplate featuring the Preston crest is being sold by Scott Doohan, a member of Virgin Trains staff, […]

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Free UCLan music conference featuring Peter Hook

Peter Hook Pic: Jody Hartley UCLan is hosting a free online music conference on Wednesday (25 August). The Present and Future of Music Law, which takes place at 2pm, will feature academics as well as […]

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16 and 17-year-old Prestonians urged to come forward for Covid vaccination

People in Preston and Lancashire aged 16 and 17 are being strongly encouraged to have the Covid-19 vaccine in time for their return to education. Earlier this month, Health and […]

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