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Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp spotted in Moor Park

Freddie and Jamie filming at Rosemary on the Park Freddie Flintoff has been back in Preston with famous pal and co-star Jamie Redknapp. The pair were filming for a show at Rosemary on the Park in Moor Park on […]

4 years ago
UClan Grenfell toxic soil research and refugee project shortlisted for awards

Anna Stec Two research projects at the University of Central Lancashire have been shortlisted for prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.  Research exposing contaminated soil around Grenfell Tower has been shortlisted for Research […]

4 years ago
Ribbleton man shares Preston’s architectural secrets on new YouTube travel channel

Gareth Bailey-Hughes founder of The Best Travel Channel A Ribbleton man has used lockdown to start a travel channel on YouTube. Gareth Bailey-Hughes, 29, started The Best Travel Channel sharing videos about Preston’s architecture and culture, and has […]

4 years ago
The Foxton Centre gives lockdown makeover to Smiths Rec in Frenchwood

The new Smiths rec Foxton Centre mural. Preston locals and The Foxton Centre have painted a new mural at Frenchwood green space Smiths Rec. The Foxton Centre has been working alongside young people and community members to […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, September 12 to September 18

Ben pictured left before taking medical cannabis, and right after It’s been another busy week in Preston news and events. The latest Covid-19 developments saw new curfews and travel warnings introduced, there were community testing issues, while a Kirkham resident […]

4 years ago
Preston rapper and support worker releases new lockdown music

Liam Blake (also known as BLKY). Liam Blake (known as BLKY), rapper and support worker at Soundskills in Brookfield used lockdown to produce new music. Liam’s new song King’s Anthem is based on two-time heavyweight champion […]

4 years ago
Fulwood woman takes on the Ration Challenge to support refugees

The Seasiders Centre Ration Challenge team. A Fulwood woman has taken on The Ration Challenge to raise money for refugees. Mary Roberts, a curriculum manager at The Seasiders Centre Blackpool, has been eating the equivalent of […]

4 years ago
Theatre returns to Preston after lockdown with socially distanced performance at the Ferret

Lee Mark Jones performing in A Rock 'N' Roll suicide. Rock-theatre show A Rock ‘N’ Roll Suicide will make its return to Preston on Thursday 1 October at The Ferret. Lee Mark Jones brings his show to the city as […]

4 years ago
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