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Daughter inspires Preston dad to tackle the London Marathon

Jamie Wareing is running the London Marathon for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association Jamie Wareing is running the London Marathon for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association A Preston dad is set to tackle the London Marathon to raise money for a charity close to […]

6 years ago
Chief executive of Derian House childrens hospice quits

Georgina Cox Derian House Childrens Hospice is in need of a new chief executive officer. The hospice, near Chorley, provides palliative, specialist respite and end of life care for children […]

6 years ago
Preston RSPCA remains temporarily closed after ‘standards’ concern

A Preston animal shelter temporarily shut its doors after concerns that it was not meeting the high standards of its wider organisation. RSPCA Preston and District, located at Longridge Road, […]

6 years ago
Pensioners receive free meal on Christmas Day in Preston

Some of the group enjoying their Christmas Day event Some of the group enjoying their Christmas Day event Dozens of pensioners spent the day surrounded by laughter, food and goodwill in Preston. Instead of a day of loneliness and […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Santa heading round Gregson Green for foodbank collections

Santa's sleigh will be making its way round the streets of Gregson Green Santa’s sleigh will be making its way round the streets of Gregson Green Santa is to take his sleigh round Gregson Green and Hoghton to help stock up Preston’s foodbanks […]

6 years ago
Fulwood school boosts Hurricane Irma shoebox appeal

St Pius pupils and staff mark handing in the shoeboxes St Pius pupils and staff mark handing in the shoeboxes A shoebox appeal to help youngsters affected by Hurricane Irma has been given a big boost by a Preston school. […]

6 years ago
American students here because of Hurricane Irma give back to Preston

Lavanya Nese, Gabby Delapena, Sharon Emolot and Navina DeLight Lavanya Nese, Gabby Delapena, Sharon Emolot and Navina DeLight Medical students who are holed up in Preston following Hurricane Irma have been giving something back to the city. The American […]

6 years ago
University’s city shop plays host to drop-off point for Mission Christmas appeal

Professor Mike Thomas, centre, joined a festive craft session at In The City Professor Mike Thomas, centre, joined a festive craft session at In The City A city centre shop run by Preston’s university has just over 24-hours left for you to drop […]

6 years ago
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