This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Penwortham man teaching boxing for free to help youngsters escape crimeA Penwortham man is running free boxing sessions to help young people escape from gangs, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. Paul Morris – who is a Level 2 England boxing […]
4 years ago Preston entrepreneur says 2020 could be the year of the ‘side hustle’An entrepreneur from Preston is encouraging people to consider embarking on a side hustle during 2020. Richard Fletcher successfully turned his own side hustle – an American term for an […]
4 years ago How these kind-hearted builders want to start a ‘DIY SOS’ service in PrestonTwo kind-hearted Preston builders are looking for public support to start a DIY SOS-style service for local people in need. John Pickthall from Pcb Builders and Ryan Seaman from RMS […]
4 years ago Homeless Preston man gets life-saving operation thanks to community supportA man who was living on the streets of Preston has received a life-saving operation after local organisations and charities stepped in to help. Jack (not his real name), 27, […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Race for Life Preston dates announced – and this year it’s open to allThe 2020 Preston Cancer Research UK Race for Life events will take place in Moor Park on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June. This year Cancer Research UK has announced that Race […]
4 years ago Longridge man stays sober for a year to raise £4,000 for charityGary Southworth entered 2020 smashing his goal of not drinking alcohol for the duration of 2019 – in aid of raising funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The 47-year-old from Longridge had his first […]
4 years ago Scouts campaign to combat childhood obesityThe Scouts have announced their partnership with Flip Out with a goal to combat childhood obesity and promoting mental health well-being. The partnership means that sleepovers and group bookings at […]
4 years ago First Women in Games Careers Event inspires Preston studentsA group of inspirational women were welcomed to UCLan for the first Women in Games Careers event. The industry speakers, some of whom are UCLan alumni, spoke to a large group of young […]
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