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Current Lancashire Police deputy chief constable to take on top role

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden with Sacha Hatchett. Pic: LPCC The 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 […]

2 months ago
Preston entrepreneur recognised by United Nations for services to gender equality

Lee Chambers with his UN Women Award Male Ally award A Preston entrepreneur has been honoured at the UN Women UK Awards. Lee Chambers, the psychologist and founder of Male Allies UK, won the Changemaker Award at a ceremony in […]

2 months ago
Parents give update on Jenson from Ingol after his intense cancer treatment

Five-year-old Jenson Lewis Five-year-old Jenson Lewis has returned home for a few weeks after undergoing cancer treatment. Jenson was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma after a tumour the size of a tomato was found in […]

2 months ago
Ashton woman conceives tale inspired by campervan adventures while nap trapped by new baby

Emilie Eccles and family A woman from Ashton-on-Ribble has ended up self-publishing a children’s book after becoming nap trapped by her new baby. Emilie Eccles was on maternity leave in early 2023 when she […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Leyland student receives fully funded medical scholarship at UCLan

UCLan student Sumayyah Atcha, who has received the Livesey Scholarship. Pic: UCLan A student from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has received a fully funded medical scholarship. Sumayyah Atcha, 18, was awarded the Livesey Scholarship, which aims to get more people […]

2 months ago
Jewellery shop in Preston donates thousands to Rosemere Cancer Charity

Fundraising manager Sue (centre) receives the Whittles donation from store manager Rose Wilson (left) and assistant manager Sarah Broadbent. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation A jewellers in Preston has donated over £3,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Whittles, on Fishergate, decided to donate to the charity after Sarah Broadbent, the assistant store manager had treatment […]

2 months ago
Preston man on his way to run full length of Thailand in 50 days for local orphanages

Chris running through the hot streets of Thailand. Pic: Chris Russell A man from Preston is well on his way to running the full length of Thailand, which is just over 2,100km, in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in […]

2 months ago
Two men set to walk 70 miles to Leyland for a Preston mental health club

Councillor Paul Foster and Martin Carlin who will be taking on the challenge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council Paul Foster, leader of South Ribble Borough Council and Martin Carlin, chair of Leyland Town Team are walking over 70 miles to raise money for Andy’s Man Club in Preston. […]

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