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Suffragette Lego statue visits South Ribble

The South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre will host a life-sized suffragette Lego statue as part of its National Tour. The statue aptly named ‘Hope’ is at the museum from […]

5 years ago
How a passion for dogs and photography helped this Preston woman create an award-winning business

Cat Race is the woman behind CatsDog Pic: Michael Higginson A Preston woman has created an award-winning business after setting up in dog photography. Cat Race runs CatsDog Photography, which has a studio on Tulketh Brow. Cat’s latest achievements come […]

5 years ago
Wonderful Women aims to empower Preston’s females

Wonderful Women is a new non-profit organisation serving women in Preston. Its aim is to increase women’s access to social opportunities. Founder Leanne Dempsey believes social networks help us to […]

5 years ago
New business Nourish and Flourish aims to improve wellbeing of Preston mums

Leyland mum Charlie Aston and Wigan mum Nicole Messham joined forces in April 2019 to create a mums community and support group. As new mums (in new areas of Lancashire), […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston swimmers make a splash to bring home medals from South Korea

l-r Dean and Luke with their medals in Gwangju Two Preston swimmers have brought medals back to the city after competing in South Korea. Luke Pool and Dean Heaps from Preston Swimming Club (PSC) swam in a total of […]

5 years ago
Why thousands of Preston’s kids are playing hide and seek with books this summer

Julie with her daughters Freya and Layla Thousands of children in Preston are taking part in a city-wide book hunt thanks to one mum. Julie Brogden of New Longton started hiding books in July with the help […]

5 years ago
Preston man says Pilates cured his back pain – now he’s teaching others

Jonathan Waller A Preston man who credits Pilates with curing severe back pain has become a teacher so he can help others. Jonathan Waller was diagnosed with scoliosis and kyphosis in 2009. […]

5 years ago
Family friendly places to visit on a rainy day in Preston

We all know it’s much easier to entertain the kids when the sun is shining. Unfortunately, the February half term is turning out to be a bit of a washout. […]

5 years ago
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