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October 19 to be ‘PNE day’

From a dire start to the season, coupled with the news of reported financial issues, to one of the greatest comebacks in football, it has been a dramatic time to […]

14 years ago
Recycling Lives plan expansion

Preston-based commercial recycler and social welfare charity Recycling Lives has submitted a planning application for a new centre in the heart of Accrington. The new state-of-the-art centre will be situated in […]

14 years ago
Generous locals saddle up for charity

Local horse riders turned charity fund raisers on Thursday evening, raising over £500 for children who need extra care. Horse riders at Croston Farm in Whittle Le Woods were inspired […]

14 years ago
McVicar rebukes pay critics

UCLan’s Vice-Chancellor has warned that “ill-informed” discussions of senior staff pay will simply drive competent professionals out of the UK and into the hands of overseas competitors. His warning comes […]

14 years ago
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Murdered hedgehog’s carer vows to beat thugs and carry on

A Lancashire woman has vowed to continue her work with a charity she runs from her home, a week after mindless thugs shot and murdered one of her patients.

14 years ago
Lasting Olympics legacy for local community

Despite the weather’s best efforts, it failed to disrupt proceedings and it failed to dampen the spirits of the residents around Ashton Park as they celebrated the opening of a […]

14 years ago
Photos from New Meadow Street Labour Club

When scouting the Preston blogosphere for assorted web links to go in our weekly roundup, I came across an entry on Garry Cook’s Long Lens blog. Garry describes himself as […]

14 years ago
Recycling Lives

Imagine a charity that could radically improve and change the lives of the homeless. Not only providing them with aid and a roof over their heads, but equipping them with […]

14 years ago
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