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Latest news about schools and educational establishments in Preston and South Ribble

Affordable homes estate in Cottam approved despite school place crisis fears

Land east of Sidgreaves Lane An estate of affordable homes has been given the go-ahead in suburban Preston – amid a warning that there will be no local school places available for any of the […]

3 weeks ago
Youngest students at Preston secondary school forced to spend break in car park

Sir Tom Finney Community High School A Preston secondary school wants to build a new playground – so that its pupils do not have to spend their breaks in a car park. Currently, the youngest students […]

3 weeks ago
Preston adoption charity on how 63 children are needing a home

Adopter pushes her daughter on a swing. Pic: Adoption North West Caritas Care, a Preston-based adoption charity are working with other agencies to raise awareness of the need for adopters across the North West. Regional and Voluntary Adoption Agencies are promoting […]

4 weeks ago
Couple take over bridal shop in New Hall Lane and introduce prom dress range

Dresses are available in all colours and styles. Pic: Susan Cruikshanks A bridal shop in Preston has launched their first prom dress collection. Karen Riding Bridal Boutique based in Centenary Mill, New Hall Lane in Preston have introduced new prom and […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s university astronomer helps uncover new black hole research

A University of Central Lancashire astronomer has been involved in research which has unveiled Milky Way magnetic fields. An international team of astronomers, including those from UCLan, has uncovered strong […]

4 weeks ago
Preston’s university helping teenagers achieve art ambitions

Labaina Himid, Peter Lloyd, Robin Fanner and Chloe Mason with the student ambassadors. This week, The Saturday Club’s art exhibition was opened by a Turner Prize Winner. The Club, a free weekly class for those aged 13-16, is run by the University of […]

4 weeks ago
Three incidents where vulnerable children were found on school buses back at depot

Lancashire County Council minibuses used for some home-to-school transport for SEND pupils An investigation is under way after several vulnerable Lancashire children were found on board specialist school buses once the vehicles had returned to their depots. The Local Democracy Reporting Service […]

4 weeks ago
Free film festival coming to Preston

Close up of a group of friends enjoying a movie in the cinema A free cultural film festival starts in Preston this week. The University of Central Lancashire’s Asia Pacific Film Festival will screen eight movies between Wednesday 27 March and Friday 26 April. […]

4 weeks ago
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