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This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.

Why these students will be on air for 24 HOURS straight

A 24-hour live broadcasting marathon will be held by the student radio station at University of Central Lancashire to raise money for charity. UCLan student Maria Jacovou is teaming up with her […]

7 years ago
St Catherine’s Hospice Christmas Lights go up with a poignant message

Every twinkling light is dedicated by a family member Loved ones from across Lancashire were remembered this week at a poignant service at a Preston hospice. St Catherine’s Hospice saw its annual light up a life attract families for […]

7 years ago
How this small piece of wood is helping those with Alzheimer’s

This one proved popular in the care homes A small piece of wood with some intricate designs could be a simple way of helping those with the late stages of dementia. Researchers and designers at the University of […]

7 years ago
This is Roxy and she is stuck in the RSPCA Preston

Roxy shows off her very long tongue! This American bulldog is needing a home as the RSPCA in Preston gears up for Christmas. The centre in Longridge Road, Ribbleton, has been looking after six-year-old Roxy. Roxy has […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Shopping for a sofa – how you could end up with a cat!

Playful Delilah on the sofa A Preston furniture store is urging its customers to adopt a cat while shopping for their lounges. Life-size images of cats from the Lancashire Cat Rescue are to adorn the […]

7 years ago
Preston park and play areas bags revamp funding

How Euston Street's old swings look A city centre park tucked away down a side street is to receive funding for a spruce up. Euston Street Park’s friends group has been successful in securing nearly £10,000 […]

7 years ago
The beauty of this new park near Preston has been recognised

The St Catherine's Park has been welcoming visitors A new park created near a Preston hospice has been recognised with a national award. St Catherine’s Park was created by combining hospice grounds with nearby land in Lostock Hall […]

7 years ago
How this Preston family are helping the homeless this Christmas

Stephanie Jones and family are taking action for the homeless this Christmas A Preston family are preparing to spend a night sleeping on the streets to help the city’s homeless. Stephanie Jones is wrapping up and taking her partner Anthony Harris to […]

7 years ago
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