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Watch as Preston boy is surprised with trip of a lifetime from online golfing community

Josh after he found out he's going to Florida A Walton-le-Dale boy is going on a surprise trip to the USA thanks to an online golfing community. Josh Bell, who has become something of a superstar in the #golfmates […]

5 years ago
Weekend events in Preston, 20 – 22 September

Looking for something to do this weekend? See our list below for things to do in Preston this weekend.. Friday 20 September Little Book Swappers Club – 9.30am – St […]

5 years ago
Ribbleton man taking on Worldā€™s Toughest Mudder for Cash for Kids

Mark Barkworth completing a Tough Mudder event A Ribbleton man is travelling to Atlanta to take on the Worldā€™s Toughest Mudder. Mark Barkworth is raising money for Cash for Kids with the 24-hour non-stop challenge that starts […]

5 years ago
‘A beautiful soul’ – pupils pay tribute to popular Preston teacher who died last week

Kathryn Baron Hundreds of pupils have paid tribute to a much-loved teaching assistant who died last week. Kathryn Baron worked at Corpus Christi Catholic High School in Fulwood for 17 years. She […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Freddie Flintoff says he’s ā€˜absolutely fineā€™ after Top Gear race incident

Freddie Pic: Freddie Flintoff / Facebook Freddie Flintoff has said heā€™s ā€œabsolutely fineā€ after an incident during Top Gear filming. The presenter and ex-England cricketer apparently ran out of runway at Elvington Airfield near York during […]

5 years ago
A final farewell to Paul Fletcher as funeral plans are announced

Friends and family of Paul Fletcher will pay their last respects to the Penwortham dad of two when his funeral takes place on Tuesday. A service will be held at […]

5 years ago
How this Preston woman is fighting child hunger with free breakfasts

Helen Ball A Preston woman is fighting child hunger by providing free breakfasts at her Ribbleton cafe. Helen Ball from Broadgate runs Top Cafe in Ribbleton Lane. After hearing a radio interview […]

5 years ago
Preston grandmother fundraising for NICU after Baby Jack survives being born 16 weeks early

Baby Jack with his Nonna, Naomi A Preston woman is raising money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at RPH, after her grandson Jack was born 16 weeks early. Naomi McPartland will run the City of […]

5 years ago
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