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Preston pupils win international maths competition 

Children at the CIDCO Exhibition and Convention Centre in Navi Mumbai, India. Pic: GHS Seven children from Preston won an international maths competition which was held in Mumbai on 28 December. The children, aged seven to 15, represented the UK in the PAMA (Pan-Asia […]

3 months ago
Longridge coffee morning raises over ÂŁ10,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Janet (far left) with fellow market traders Barbara Holden (centre) and Jo McEwan, who helped out at her annual coffee morning for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation A retired farmer from Longridge has hosted a coffee morning, every year for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, raising over ÂŁ10,000 in total. Janet Wallbank has raised money for the charity since […]

3 months ago
Cottam mum-of-three raising money to be part of Team GB in Australia

Lizz training while pushing her child. Pic: Lizz Davidson A mother-of-three from Preston is raising funds to be able to represent Team GB in the World’s Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships which is being held in Australia this year. Lizz […]

3 months ago
Volunteers set up fundraiser to feed community in Goosnargh

Volunteers at the chapel. Pic: Kathy Bamber A group of volunteers from Goosnargh are raising money for a new kitchen, after serving over 1,300 meals from a tiny chapel kitchen. The group began supporting people during the […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Police officers who saved elderly man who suffered cardiac arrest receive award

Chief Constable Chris Rowley and PS Timperley being presented with their award. Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Officers and staff from Preston and South Lancashire have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police. The twenty-three people from the South Division, which covers Preston, Chorley and […]

3 months ago
TikTok influencers review The Spud Brothers’ famous jacket potatoes at Preston’s Flag Market

Jacob and Ollie line up at the Hot Potato Tram and are given a spud tutorial A popular TikTok duo, with over three million followers combined, visited Preston’s Flag Market last week to review The Spud Brothers hot potato tram. Ollie Ball and Jacob Pasquill, from […]

3 months ago
The Base II support hub opens in Leyland

The Base II opening event A new community centre and support hub has been opened in Leyland, to help residents who are going through a tough time.  The Base II on Broadfield Drive, Leyland, opened […]

3 months ago
Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Ruby Abram, who runs the food bank, with volunteers at the hub. A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

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