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Jordan North who started radio career in Preston quits BBC Radio 1

Jordan North was the drivetime presenter on BBC Radio 1 Pic: BBC A radio DJ who started his broadcasting career in Preston has abruptly quit Radio 1 after a decade. Jordan North, who lived and went to high school in Penwortham and […]

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Founder member of Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley, in conversation at UCLan

Continuing its series of free talks, the History Department at the University of Central Lancashire welcomes Boff Whalley, founder member of Chumbawamba, who reflects on his career as a writer, musician, and […]

2 months ago
Preston North End to host Rainbow Hub’s tenth annual Workoutathon

Last year's workoutathon. Pic: Rainbow Hub The tenth annual Workoutathon is returning to Preston North End this month. The event will take place on Sunday 25 February, from 10am to 1pm, in The Great Room at […]

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Ashton woman donates new machine to Royal Preston Hospital in memory of her brother

A woman from Ashton has donated a new machine to Royal Preston Hospital’s kidney unit in memory of her brother who died in 2021. Eleanor Morgan donated a new £1,700 […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man gets appointment after liver screening on Preston Flag Market

The 'Love Your Liver' van on Preston's Flag Market. Pic: Paul Ridyard A man from Preston got his liver screened at the Flag Market last month after three hospital cancellations and an incorrect referral. Paul Ridyard, of Plungington, had an abdomen ultrasound […]

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Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark fundraiser set to return in April

Andy (fifth from the left) with Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Sue Swire (far right) and colleagues from Eric Wright Group’s Walton Summit headquarters. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ fundraiser will return on Saturday 27 April this year, it has been confirmed. The 11-mile trek will start at Chorley and South Ribble […]

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Penwortham woman sets up free mental health services in recognition of support she received 

Jennifer's father who passed away in July last year. Pic: Jennifer Pulman A woman has set up free mental health classes to give back to her local community in Penwortham after receiving support when her father passed away. Dr Jennifer Pulman’s dad […]

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Four-year-old pylon lover Lucy’s dream comes true with visit to Penwortham substation

Lucy got to build a pylon on her visit to Penwortham substation Pic: National Grid UK / Facebook A four-year-old with a passion for pylons has paid a special visit to Penwortham substation. After seeing mum Sophie’s viral TikTok video about Lucy’s autism journey and interest in electric […]

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