This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Meet the lollipop lady who has spent five decades helping Longridge pupilsA Longridge lollipop lady is officially the longest serving in Britain. Irene Reid, 78, has been helping school pupils cross the road for almost five decades and has clocked-up to […]
7 years ago Weight loss inspires Preston woman to open a Fulwood gymCheryl Hughes after her weight loss A Preston woman who recently opened a gym has revealed her weightloss story. Cheryl Hughes decided to open the fitness studio after being inspired […]
7 years ago Crowdfunded funeral plea for Ribbleton woman Mandy BoarMandy Boar Tributes have been paid to a Ribbleton woman who has passed away in hospital. Mandy Boar, 53, died in Royal Preston Hospital on Tuesday (10 October) from a […]
7 years ago Preston couple will compete in America’s World’s Strongest seriesLuke Davies and girlfriend Rhianon Lovelace will compete in the World’s Strongest competition A couple from Preston are set to compete in the renowned World’s Strongest competition, that will take […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Father-and-son duo to perform in Autism’s Got Talent 2017 RoadshowFather-and-son duo, from Preston, who performed in Autism’s Got Talent 2017, will be returning for a performance in the Autism’s Got Talent 2017 Roadshow. Matthew and Callum Bennett, who also […]
7 years ago Tributes paid to St Catherine’s Hospice fundraising legendJohn was known as ‘Mr Hospice’ for his fundraising work A man who pumped hundreds of thousands of pounds into a Preston hospice has died. John Nickson, known to many […]
7 years ago Paralysed Preston woman could be named UK’s top fundraiserCaroline hand cycled the length of the UK A Preston woman is vying to be recognised as one of the UK’s top charity fundraisers. Caroline Wareing, who was left paralysed […]
7 years ago Kilimanjaro charity climb for severely disabled Preston boyJohn Grant, 55, and his son-in-law Sean Chadwick, 35, are preparing to climb the tallest mountain in Africa to raise money for a severely disabled boy. Rory Curzon Smith, aged […]
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