This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Police appeal for missing teen last seen near LongridgeUpdate: 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 deathThe 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 58Multimillionaire 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 FellowshipA 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 launchesA 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 BonnieAn 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 charityThe 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 SundayTributes 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 […]
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