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UCLan academic recognised for her excellence with National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Emma Gillaspy A University of Central Lancashire academic has been recognised for her excellence in higher education training. Dr Emma Gillaspy, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Care, has been […]

4 years ago
Masks, sanitiser and a staggered start – the 2020 City of Preston Road Race

Social distancing measures were in place at this year's City of Preston Road Race Pic: Steven Taylor The City of Preston Road Race went ahead on Sunday 9 August, with Rosemere Cancer Foundation as the charity partner. There were 150 participants in the race. Some completed the […]

4 years ago
Rosemere Cancer Centre coffee shop makes profit despite Covid-19

The Rosemere Coffee Shop volunteers The coffee shop within Rosemere Cancer Centre made a £5,939 profit over the 2019/20 financial year. The voluntary committee that runs the coffee shop has presented the funds to Rosemere […]

4 years ago
The Foxton Centre receives grant to help Preston’s rough sleepers

Jeff Marsh, CEO at The Foxton Centre The Foxton Centre in Avenham has received a grant to purchase essential items for rough sleepers. The charity appealed to the Morrisons Foundation in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Which restaurants are offering 50 per cent off in Preston and South Ribble?

The leftovers Diners can enjoy half price food at restaurants across Preston and South Ribble this month as part of the government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. The scheme aims to […]

4 years ago
Fulwood and Leyland libraries to be open for longer

Fulwood Library in Garstang Road Pic: Google Fulwood and Leyland libraries will be open for longer as of Monday 17 August. The opening hours will be 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday. Appointments can be booked […]

4 years ago
Prestonians urged to help with Covid-19 test and trace programme

The drive-through coronavirus testing facility at Preston's College Pic: StePNE A recruitment drive is underway across Preston by Lancashire County Council for the Covid-19 test and trace programme. LCC is looking for Community Swabbers to carry out the tests, and […]

4 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, August 1 to 7

A view of how the cinema development may look A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. The home library service has resumed across the city, a £5,000 donation has been made to the NHS, and […]

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