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Preston artist Beth Wise on importance of fun and community ahead of new exhibition

Beth Wise with one her works “I don’t think there’s a right way to interpret my work. I’d always prefer someone looks at it, enjoys it, and misses the original point of me creating it – […]

2 months ago
Christmas lights show raises more than £2,000 for Rosemere cancer charity

Visitors to the dancing Christmas decs of Merlin Close in Heapey village donated £2,778.52 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Throughout last December, the decs – 16,503 festive fairy lights adorning the […]

3 months ago
New stoma bag friendly toilets go in at Royal Preston Hospital

Multiple accessible toilets, specifically designed for people with stoma bags, have been installed in both Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Chorley. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals introduced […]

3 months ago
Chorley and South Ribble Hospital patients pedal their way to stroke recovery

The sponsored event from last year Pic: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity Patients in the stroke rehabilitation ward at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital are implementing exercises on a stationary bike to aid recovery from a stroke. The new exercise bike was […]

3 months ago
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Preston motor show organiser aiming to drive growth by bringing car community together

Four years into its life as a business, Preston-based Wheels Up North is motoring towards success by bringing car enthusiasts together throughout the year. Founded by Harry Tagg, from Cottam, […]

3 months ago
Light Foundation to host seventh interfaith Ramadan dinner with special guest

The Light Foundation in Preston are hosting their seventh annual interfaith Ramadan dinner next month. The free evening is arranged for the non-Muslim community and includes a meal a and […]

3 months ago
The Parched Pea Podcast returns for a second series

John Gillmore, centre, the host of the Parched Pea Podcast with l-r Ed Walker, Blog Preston, Nicola Adam, National World and Nathan Hill of Central Radio A podcast lifting the lid on the people who make Preston is returning for a second series. The Parched Pea Podcast – presented by legendary city broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore […]

3 months ago
Chorley man braves ice and snow to cover more than 300 miles walking, running and cycling in a month

Andy and his family and friends congratulating him at the end of his journey Pic: Andy Lewis Over January Andy Lewis from Chorley, who is a former district scout commissioner, completed the 496km challenge to raise funds for Preston Charity. The annual challenge involves covering 496km of […]

3 months ago
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