This category will include posts that are about local campaigns.
Community campaign hopes dashed as Grade II Harris Institute sold to private companyThe Grade II listed Harris Institute in Avenham has been bought by a private company. The news means the campaign set up to bring the empty building back into use […]
10 months ago Pottery class at Preston College faces being scrappedA city college is facing criticism over proposals to withdraw a much-loved pottery course. Campaigners are calling for bosses at Preston College to reconsider their plan to scrap the non-vocational […]
11 months ago St Catherine’s Hospice makes final call for biggest annual fundraiserMore than 600 people are set to walk in memory of their loved ones and enjoy a host of attractions at St Catherine’s Hospice’s biggest annual fundraiser. The Moonlight and […]
11 months ago Crowdfunder launched to save Preston’s Grade II listed Harris InstituteA group set up to save the Grade II listed Harris Institute – School of Art building has launched a crowdfunding campaign with the aim of bringing the building back […]
11 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston woman awarded one year of free lawn treatmentsSheila Jones, from Preston has been chosen to receive a year’s worth of free lawn treatments to help her maintain the sanctuary she’s worked hard to create. Nominated by her […]
12 months ago Preston Guild Wheel walk returns on Good FridayThe seventh edition of the Preston Guild Wheel walk will be taking place on Good Friday. This year the 21 mile walk is dedicated to loved ones who people are […]
1 year ago Preston entrepreneur Luke Massie taking on Ironman for youth charityLuke Massie, CEO and founder of Lancashire business Vibe, has achieved success as a businessman and has now set his sights on becoming an Ironman. The 30-year-old entrepreneur from Preston is […]
1 year ago Campaign launches to restore ‘buried and forgotten’ Preston Basin siteA new campaign is proposing to repurpose the Preston Basin of the Lancaster Canal. The Restoring Preston Basin campaign wants to see the site of the 300 feet (91 metre) […]
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