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Preston pensioners group celebrates 50th anniversary

John Hally, Preston Probus President, Peter Wild, Mayor of Preston, Councillor Phil Crowe, Pat Woods (the Club’s newest member) and Ron Gates (the Club’s longest serving member). A community group for pensioners which is based in Preston celebrated its 50th anniversary last month. Preston Probus Club held a special music concert for over 60 members and guests […]

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The Harris announces conservation project to repair over 90 treasured objects

One of the paintings which will be restored during the conservation collaboration. The Harris museum in Preston has announced a new partnership with Lancashire Conservation Studios. They will be undertaking the treatment of over 90 treasured objects from The Harris’ collection. A […]

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Leyland Trucks welcomes 25 new apprentices

Assembly Operator apprentice at Leyland Trucks. Pic: Leyland Trucks Leyland Trucks has welcomed 25 new apprentices to its long-standing apprenticeship programme. Following an application process earlier this year, the leading name in commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing attracted a large […]

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Fulwood section of Guild Wheel route cleared by volunteers

Friends of the Guild Wheel volunteers. This month volunteers from the Friends of the Guild Wheel cleared the path at Sandyforth Lane in Fulwood to improve access for walkers and cyclists. The 23-strong team cut back […]

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Discussion to be held on religion and assisted dying debate in Preston

A meeting in June taking place at Quaker Meeting House. Pic: Light Foundation Preston’s Light Foundation is inviting people of all backgrounds to take part in a debate about assisted dying. The interfaith group meet on the first Thursday of every month. This […]

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Fulwood accountants donate £12,000 to Royal Preston Hospital motor neurone research

The team at LTHTR An accountancy practice in Fulwood has donated £12,000 to the Motor Neurone Disease Care and Research Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. MJH Accountants raised the funds during an almost […]

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Woman who survived a seizure while at work calls for epilepsy action

Amelia Ripley, a SPAR, employee A woman who works for a family-run business in Preston is raising awareness about a condition which changed her life. Amelia Ripley, 28, works as a legal assistant at James […]

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Leyland man calls for community support at end of gruelling month-long challenge in memory of his dad

Matt with his newborn baby. A man from Leyland is coming to the end of a gruelling month-long challenge in memory of his father. Matt Dewhurst is on track to complete the challenge and raise […]

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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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