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Police appeal for missing teen last seen near Longridge

Missing teen Sophie O'Dere Update: Sophie has been found Lancashire Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing teenage girl. Sophie O’Dere, 16, was last seen in the Hothersall Lane area […]

4 years ago
Rigby Organisation pays tribute to its founder Simon Rigby MBE following his sudden death

Simon Rigby with his MBE The Rigby Organisation has paid tribute to its founder member Simon Rigby MBE who has died aged 58. In a statement, the organisation credited Mr Rigby’s successful business career, which […]

4 years ago
Preston businessman Simon Rigby MBE has died suddenly aged 58

Multimillionaire businessman Simon Rigby MBE has died at his home in Wrea Green. The entrepreneur was one of Preston’s most ambitious investors with a portfolio spanning the energy, entertainment, hospitality […]

4 years ago
Leading UCLan professor awarded international Fellowship

UCLan’s Carol Wallace, Professor of Food Safety Management Systems. A leading University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) academic has been recognised for her global research contribution to food science by a major international academy.   Carol Wallace, Professor of Food Safety […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston train manager part of first all LGBTQ+ crew as Pride train launches

Avanti West Coast Pride train staffed by all LGBTQ+ crew. A Preston train manager was part of the UK’s first all LGBTQ+ crew as Avanti West Coast launched its new Pride train. Paul Austin managed the London to Manchester service […]

4 years ago
Preston duo host virtual gig to support baby Bonnie

An acoustic duo from Preston are hosting a virtual gig this Saturday (August 29) to help raise money for a little girl with Down’s Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. Bonnie-Lyn Cushnagan […]

4 years ago
Longridge Rotary Group launches bike raffle for Prostate Cancer charity

Rotary Group of Longridge and North Preston cycling sportive. Pic: Epic Events The Rotary Group of Longridge and North Preston are currently hosting a fundraising raffle to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Each year, the Rotary group hosts a number […]

4 years ago
Tributes to Preston’s ‘guerilla gardener’ Jam, who died on Sunday

Tributes have poured in to a popular Preston gardener who died on Sunday. Jam Imani Rad, 70, hit the headlines after spending more than £6,000 turning his garden in Harrington […]

4 years ago
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