This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
There’s a new Junior Miss Preston been crownedJessica Jackson is the new Junior Miss Preston Pic: Third Avenue Photography A 16-year-old from the outskirts of Preston has won this year’s beauty queen competition to be the new […]
7 years ago Ben Ashworth receives special recognition for cancer battleBen Ashworth and his wife Louise Preston has paid tribute to one of its sporting, and most inspirational, greats – Ben Ashworth. It’s nearly exactly five years since Ben was […]
7 years ago Simon Rigby visits the Palace for his MBESimon Rigby with his MBE One of Preston’s most prolific businessmen has been recognised for his achievements. Simon Rigby was granted an MBE by Prince Charles during a ceremony at […]
7 years ago Little Pippa Cole has died from cancer aged fivePippa Cole heading to nursery in October last year A Preston girl has lost her fight against brain cancer. Pippa Cole, aged five, died this morning (Monday). Her family have […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston student living life on the ice with sports photo dreamTom in action at the VoIP World Junior Curling Championships 2017 A chilly grip on a camera lens is a dream come true for one Preston student. Tom Rowland has spent […]
7 years ago Little Frankie continues cancer fight as Manchester United stars pay a visitA poorly Lancashire girl who is battling bladder cancer has received a big boost thanks to the kindness of those looking after her. Frankie Garbett, four, spent much of Christmas […]
7 years ago Meeting Preston’s railway vicar who spends life on the lineThis Preston preacher has licence to travel during the Christmas period. Reverend Richard Cook is the railway chaplain for the North West and is always on the move. He’s been […]
7 years ago Working Preston’s streets with the street cleaning teamStale smells of that last pint and cold chips hang in the murky air down Lancaster Road where it meets Church Street and Fishergate. Heels of the last glammed-up girls […]
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