This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Preston surveyor is retiring aged 87Frank started his career aged 17 and worked his way up to form his own firm A veteran surveyor who built one of Preston’s largest architecture firms is hanging up […]
6 years ago Councillor Rankin to leave politics in May as cancer battle continuesCouncillor Peter Rankin The leader of Preston City Council has announced he will be leaving politics in the Spring. Councillor Peter Rankin has undergone surgery for a brain tumour and […]
6 years ago Ashton woman opens up about cancer battle after being diagnosed while pregnantA Preston mum is to walk a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall after finding out she’s battling cancer for the second time in four years. Roisin Pelan, of Ashton-on-Ribble, has spent […]
6 years ago Nick Park returns to Preston for Early Man showingNick Park at the Odeon in Preston Docks Pic: Benny Mc’Nally One of Preston’s most famous sons returned to the city for a showing of his new film. Nick Park […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement UCLan lecturer is a finalist for the British Muslim AwardsUCLan lecturer, Mohamed Parker, has been shortlisted in British Muslim Awards A lecturer from UCLan has finalised for a national education award. Mohamed Parker, Principle Lecturer from the Lancashire School of […]
6 years ago This Preston man is training for the 2024 OlympicsA Preston man is training for the 2024 Olympics, and is raising money to do so. Rob Murray, 24, lives in Preston but originally from Northern Ireland, has been sailing […]
6 years ago Preston woman completes running challenge in honour of Ben AshworthPita Nadine and Ben Ashworth A Preston woman has completed a running challenge in memory of Ben Ashworth, raising money and awareness for three charities close to his and his […]
6 years ago Ten-year-old boy goes missing from PrestonPolice issued image of Oisin Lancashire Police is currently investigating the disappearance of a boy in Preston. Update: Oisin was found safe and well on Friday evening by Preston Police […]
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