This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Preston charity looking for volunteers to help adults read across the countyA Preston charity which helps adults across Lancashire who cannot read is looking for more volunteers. It is estimated that 25,000 adults across Preston, South Ribble and Chorley struggle but […]
1 month ago Oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community celebrates 100th birthdayThe oldest surviving member of Preston’s Windrush community has turned 100. Jameson (Jim) St Valle, turned 100 years old this month, celebrating his birthday with family, friends and staff at […]
1 month ago New film exploring the work of Preston environmental charityA new film, exploring the work of an environmental charity, Let’s Grow Preston has been released. The film, created by Locality, looks at the work carried out by the charity […]
1 month ago New temporary chief inspector announced for Preston PoliceA new chief inspector for Preston Police has been named. Helen Bevan will be the temporary chief inspector and will be responsible for response policing across the city. She joined […]
1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement Man who taught thousands of people in Preston and Penwortham to drive has diedTributes are to be paid following the death of a popular driving instructor from Penwortham. William Henry Carroll, known as Bill, passed away on February 29 aged 85. He ran […]
1 month ago Preston Grasshoppers legend Joe Moxham funeral details confirmedA Preston Grasshoppers legend Joe Moxham has died. The club confirmed Joe passed away on February 29, 2024 after being a longstanding member, supporter and volunteer at Hoppers. In a […]
1 month ago YouTubers explore derelict section of Lancaster Canal tracing Preston routeA YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring a derelict section of the Lancaster Canal which runs under Preston city centre. ‘Explore the UK’ posted the video last month […]
2 months ago Current Lancashire Police deputy chief constable to take on top roleThe current deputy chief of Lancashire Police is to become the new head police officer for the county. Sacha Hatchett has been announced as the new Chief Constable. She will […]
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