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Support network for solo parents across Preston and Lancashire expands

Ste Walker, founder of Solo Parents United Northwest. A support network for solo parents across the North West are planning to hold more events in Preston. Solo Parents United Northwest Group has over 1,800 members and aims to […]

1 week ago
Tributes as former UCLan student and rugby league player Gabriel Holt dies

Gabriel Holt pictured during his time at UCLan Pic: GoFundMe A Welsh rugby league player who played for Preston’s university has died. Gabriel Holt, 21, has died suddenly – Sky News reports. Holt, who represented the Wales Rugby League students […]

2 weeks ago
UCLan to reduce workforce with redundancies as it faces unprecedented financial challenges

UCLan sign with blue sky behind The University of Central Lancashire will aim to reduce its workforce by around 5% as it faces unprecedented financial challenges. The loss of 5% of the university’s 3,300 workforce will […]

2 weeks ago
Volunteer organisations in Lancashire pushed to crisis by NHS referrals

One of many activities and sources of support offered under social prescribing Volunteer organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been pushed to ā€œcrisis pointā€ by the number of people being referred to them for support by the NHS. That was the […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Funding secures new degree apprenticeships covering health, cybersecurity and engineering at Preston’s university

National Apprenticeship Week at UCLan. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire has secured funding, meaning they will be able to provide new degree apprenticeships. The successful Office for Students funding bid means they will be able […]

3 weeks ago
Small secondary school for pupils with medical issues to open in Preston city centre

Proposed Refresh Education School A small secondary school for pupils suffering from problems including anxiety, depression and eating disorders is set to open in Preston city centre. The plans for the facility ā€“ in […]

3 weeks ago
Volunteers in Preston needed to teach children how to read

Mavis and a school reader. Pic: Schoolreaders A childrenā€™s literacy charity is looking for volunteers to help teach primary school children in Preston to read. Schoolreaders, aims to spread the joy of reading, with data showing that […]

3 weeks ago
Preston’s annual Health Mela returns to UCLan

A man has his cholesterol checked at the Preston Health Mela 2023. Pic: UCLan Prestonā€™s annual Health Mela is returning next month, providing free health checks to people across the community and helping people understand the healthcare options available in the city. Organised by […]

3 weeks ago
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