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

“Unacceptable” and “must do better” as Preston records highest rough sleeper count since records began

Sleeping bags in the rain on Fishergate, Preston. Pic: Blog Preston New figures have shown that Preston had the highest amount of rough sleepers in Lancashire last year. The data, published by the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, provided […]

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Preston cancer side effect clinic secures funding

Rachel (right) with clinic colleague, dietician Caroline Harrower. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation A clinic to treat former cancer patients left with side effects from radiotherapy has secured funding for the future. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR) has agreed to take […]

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Woman donates to Chorley Repair Cafe in memory of her late father

Rachel Murray with the cupboard her late father made. A woman has donated boxes of her late father’s tools to the Chorley Repair Cafe, ensuring his memory lives on. Rachel Murray, 43, from Adlington, brought boxes of unopened tools […]

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St Catherine’s prom dress pop-up shop to return to Lostock Hall this weekend

‘Say yes to the prom dress’ is returning to Lostock Hall this weekend with over 600 dresses with multiples sizes and styles to choose from. St Catherine’s Hospice is hosting […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Royal Preston Hospital’s life-saving work inspires Garstang footballer’s charity challenge

Isobel Miller. Pic: LTHTR Charity A team of former Garstang football players are raising money for the children’s fund at Lancashire Teaching Hospital. Joe Miller, 34, ex-centre half and former reserve team co-manager planned the […]

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Preston charity looking for volunteers to help adults read across the county

Read Easy Jenny and Sally. Pic: Read Easy Preston A Preston charity which helps adults across Lancashire who cannot read is looking for more volunteers. It is estimated that 25,000 adults across Preston, South Ribble and Chorley struggle but […]

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RSPCA move abandoned dog Bronson to Ribbleton

Bronson has been moved to Ribbleton Pic: RSPCA The RSPCA have moved an abandoned dog to Ribbleton after being unable to rehome him in Cheshire. Bronson was moved from the Warrington branch after being there for 250 days […]

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Leyland-based child protection organisation to celebrate birthday with special event

L-R: Megan Harper-Bates, last year’s Mayor of Preston Councillor Neil Darby, Karen Livesey, last year's Mayor of South Ribble Councillor David Howarth, Jackie Williams A Leyland-based organisation that works to prevent children becoming victims of exploitation and abuse is celebrating its fourth birthday with a special event. No Whispers Community Interest Company offers training […]

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