This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Preston small business Happy Boxx is cheering up loved ones
Preston’s thriving local business HappyBoxx has quickly become a popular gift shop nationwide with its large social media presence. The business has created a viable service where customers can choose […]
A sporty University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) staff member has been crowned English Duathlon Champion 2022 for his age group. Steve Abbott, who works in the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, […]
Two local artists are preparing to launch their latest joint exhibition at UCLanâs PR1 Gallery. Heather, a textile artist from Preston, will be exhibiting Through the Lens of a Needle, […]
A Preston entrepreneur has been recognised for her work with the Global Youth Parliament. Jodie Marie Rigby was nominated over a year ago to be the United Kingdom Country Coordinator for […]
Cottamâs Nathan Logsdon has signed up to take part in an extreme tough mudder event to raise money for the charity that supported him during his cancer treatment. Nathan, aged […]
Laura Sylvester, a womenâs empowerment and confidence coach, has fought her own mental health battles and is giving back to the community by helping women live the life they desire […]
A Broadgate entrepreneur has launched a veg box scheme designed to bring affordable organic and locally produced food to the people of Preston. Alina Belousova started Back to Eden in […]
Perhaps the best known Prestonian is Edmund Robert Harris. He was born in 1804 and died in 1877, a wealthy man who bequeathed his massive fortune to the town. Edmund […]