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South Ribble primary school students take part in public speaking competition

The competition was judged by MP Katherine Fletcher, Graham Liver and Nicola Moran. Pic: Katherine Fletcher Six primary schools across South Ribble took part in a public speaking competition. The event, organised by Chris Upton, Tarleton Community Primary School Head was held at Hutton Church of […]

4 days ago
Preston’s The Black Horse wins Pub of the Year for second year running

Hand holding pint of beer outside The Black Horse Pic: Nick Elsby The Black Horse has become the Central Lancs CAMRA Pub of the Year award for the second year in a row. The historic pub in Friargate beat almost 300 pubs […]

2 months ago
Preston charity to give away freezer to local family in need this Christmas 

Amine who is supported by Emmaus Preston with the chest freezer Homelessness charity Emmaus Preston is giving away a brand new chest freezer and Iceland voucher to a family in need before Christmas.   Emmaus Preston provides a home, support and meaningful work for up to 26 […]

3 months ago
Preston winners celebrated at Active Lancashire Awards

Preston Pirates with Cllr Michael Green Preston Pirates BMX Club has scooped the Club of the Year trophy at this year’s Active Lancashire Awards. Individuals, community groups, schools and businesses from across Lancashire were celebrated at […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Disability-aware Warton chippy wins new national fish and chip award

Oliver's Chippy staff with inspiration, son Oliver A Warton chippy has won a new national fish and chip award. Oliver’s Chippy secured The Peter Hill Award, which was launched by food manufacturer Middleton Foods in memory of […]

4 months ago
Hutton school is double award winner at Britain in Bloom

Children from Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery with the Britain in Bloom awards Ashbridge Independent School and Nursery, based in Hutton, has won The Trevor Leese Award for Best School and the Community and Young Champions Award at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards.  Britain in Bloom, run by the Royal […]

4 months ago
Broughton Mosque shortlisted for national Best Future Design Award

Design view of planned Broughton mosque Brick Veil Mosque has been shortlisted for the Best Future Design Award as part of the British Beacon Mosque Awards 2023. The category recognises mosques that have recently been built […]

4 months ago
We’re looking for our 2023 Switch On Star to light up Preston this Christmas

Are you our Switch On star In partnership with the organisers of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Preston BID, we are seeking nominations for a Proud Prestonian to switch on the city’s 2023 Christmas lights. The free Switch On […]

5 months ago
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