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The Base II support hub opens in Leyland

The Base II opening event A new community centre and support hub has been opened in Leyland, to help residents who are going through a tough time.  The Base II on Broadfield Drive, Leyland, opened […]

2 months ago
Big PNE Sleep Out fund total presented to The Foxton Centre

The Big PNE Sleep Out team with the Mayor of Preston for the cheque being presented to The Foxton Centre Pic: PNE Community More than £40,000 has been donated to The Foxton Centre’s efforts at The Fox Street Day Centre. The Big PNE Sleep Out returned in November last year with more than […]

2 months ago
Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Ruby Abram, who runs the food bank, with volunteers at the hub. A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

2 months ago
Royal Preston Hospital maternity workers granted new staff room

Pictured from left to right are Preceptorship Lead Midwife Sarah Dixon, Training and Support Midwife Samantha Leonard, Midwife Donna Dring, Practice Educator Midwife Brittany Ogdin, Delivery Suite Manager Hannah Mercer, Delivery Suite Housekeeper Amanda Hewitson and Safety and Quality Matron Emma Holden Sharoe Green Maternity Unit’s staff room at Royal Preston Hospital has had a refurbishment, funded by local charity, Baby Beat. Midwives and other maternity staff at Royal Preston now have […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Local heroes to be celebrated at Preston North End as part of EFL Community Weekend

Liam Millar holding Preston North End Community and Education Trust t-shirt A number of local heroes will be celebrated at the Preston North End match against Bristol City on Saturday (13 January). The initiative is being organised by Preston North End […]

3 months ago
Tippings family switch off annual Christmas lights after 12 years

The lights were switched off for the final time on 4 January 2024. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years. On 4 January, the Tipping family pulled the plug on their annual tradition due […]

3 months ago
The Ferret hoping to see ‘For Sale’ sign brought down soon

The Ferret Pic: Cutting Edge The future of one of Preston’s most iconic, influential and important nightspots could be secured soon, it is hoped. The Ferret, on Fylde Road, is Preston’s most prominent provider of […]

3 months ago
Wigan Warriors visit cancer patients at Royal Preston Hospital in touching tradition

Wigan Warriors visited Royal Preston Hospital Players from Wigan Warriors visited cancer patients at Rosemere Cancer Centre’s in-patient Ribblesdale Ward on December 22, giving out Christmas presents and spreading festive cheer. The Superleague champions have visited […]

3 months ago
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