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There’s a ‘safe space’ in Preston for people living with depression

Peer support group Pic: Pixabay/rudamese A peer support group is providing a safe space for Prestonians living with depression, anxiety or similar distress. PeerTalk in Preston is part of a UK network of volunteer-facilitated peer […]

5 years ago
Virgin Trains auction off the City of Preston name plate from Pendolino

A Virgin Pendolino standing at Preston Railway Station Pic: Paul Melling Auctioning off the name plate from a Virgin Pendolino train with a nod to Preston is expected to raise thousands towards helping youngsters fight cancer. Virgin Trains has announced it […]

5 years ago
Let’s Grow Preston win prize at Southport Flower Show

The Colonial style garden Pic: Steph Lees-Pinson A Preston charity has triumphed at one of Britain’s biggest flower shows. Southport Flower Show gave a gold medal to Let’s Grow Preston and also awarded them the prize of […]

5 years ago
Rosemere funds personal treatment gowns after concerns over cleanliness

Treatment Delivery Team Leader Kelly Littlefair (right) hands over the Radiotherapy Department’s stock of new Rosemere Cancer Foundation funded gowns to Treatment Planning Team Leader Catherine Abbott Radiotherapy patients at Rosemere Cancer Centre will be given their own brand new treatment gown after concerns were raised about cleanliness and sizing. Rosemere Cancer Foundation agreed to spend £1,625 […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Refugee children take part in Preston soccer schools

Some of the children taking part in the soccer schools Young refugees from Afghanistan, Sudan and Syria have joined a soccer school in Preston. Sir Tom Finney Soccer School has been running sessions for the children aged five to 12. […]

5 years ago
Big PNE Sleep Out meeting to be held at The Foxton Centre

Inside the Foxton Centre from a recent shoot by 3ManFactory for the charity's new website Pic: Tom Stables A meeting is being held for those taking part in the Big PNE Sleep Out in November or those who are interested in joining in. The Foxton Centre is opening […]

5 years ago
Daughter tells of father’s air ambulance rescue at Preston Marina after heart attack on his boat

Christina with her father Dennis on a recent holiday to Wales Pic: Christina Shiels A family have told of their heartfelt thanks to the city of Preston and its emergency services after a father and grandfather was rescued after having a heart attack aboard […]

5 years ago
Mental health marathon to see laps round Preston Docks

Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall A charity event promoting the benefits of exercise for mental health is taking place at Preston Docks. The Mental Health Marathon is being organised by the Preston Community Mental Health […]

5 years ago
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