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‘Dream come true’ as Fulwood resident secures deal with Macmillan Children’s Books

Hazel Gardner A Fulwood resident has secured a four-book deal with one of the ‘Big Five’ publishers. Hazel Gardner’s Penguin and Pup has been snapped up by Macmillan Children’s Books. Hazel said […]

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Frenchwood man Wilbur’s 40 year journey as a youth worker at The Foxton Centre

Micheal Wiltshire, youth worker of 40 years at The Foxton Centre. Michael Wiltshire, also known as Wilbur, is a civil servant in Preston but also works as a part-time project worker at The Foxton Centre, making a difference in young people’s […]

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New Preston food, drink and entertainment venue Chew’s Yard sets opening date

Chew's Yard garden courtyard New venue Chew’s Yard will launch next month. From Thursday 2 May, the food and drink hall will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The full opening follows a […]

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A gruelling 27 hours as Bill Hodgson flips giant tyre 10,000 times

Bill in action Pic: Blog Preston A man from Kirkham has flipped a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market. It was all to raise money for Jordan Jones, 26, from Kirkham who has a […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Co-ordination and care needed as Preston Long Covid sufferers fight daily battle

Preston's coronavirus vaccination centre in Tithebarn Street Pic: Blog Preston Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from society as they fight a daily battle against a condition that has blighted […]

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Warton youth club receives £1,000 donation from Preston housebuilder

Anwyl’s Imogen Suffell visits Streetwise in Warton where funding from the homebuilder has been used to purchase new speakers A youth club based in Warton in Fylde has received a donation of £1,000 from a local homebuilder. Streetwise at Butlers Meadow, was gifted the money, as well as tables […]

1 month ago
People hit by E.Coli outbreak ate Mrs Kirkham’s cheese in prepared meal in first class train carriage

At least sixteen people who were infected in the E.Coli outbreak over Christmas ate ready meals containing unpasteurised cheese from a Preston business in the first class carriage of a […]

1 month ago
Kirkham man to flip 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market

Bill Hodgson (left) with Spud Brother, Jacob Nelson and the 226kg tyre. Pic: BP A man from Kirkham is flipping a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market, in collaboration with The Spud Brothers, to raise funds for vital treatment. Update: Bill has […]

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