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Preston Samaritans appeal for support following difficult year for fundraising

The Preston Samaritans have appealed for public support following a difficult 17 months under lockdown. The charity has been unable to complete its usual fundraising activities, impacting its ability to […]

3 years ago
Prestonian is finalist for The BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2021

A Chartered Management Degree Apprentice from the BAE Systems Shared Services business based in Preston has been named as a finalist in the Management, Legal and Professional Services category for […]

3 years ago
UCLan professor to investigate impact of pandemic on inflammatory bowel disease patients

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) professor has received national funding to investigate the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Professor Morris Gordon has […]

3 years ago
Young Fulwood organist plays Three Lions at Sunday service ahead of Euros final

Harry the organist playing Three Lions Pic: @stgeorgethemartyrpreston A young organist from Fulwood switched it up at a church service today by playing England football anthem Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home). 20-year-old Harry, who is studying theology, played […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Joseph Livesey: Preston’s greatest social reformer or Preston’s greatest killjoy… or both?

Joseph Livesey People often say to me: “You must be fun at parties,” which is baffling, because I genuinely am not. In this though, I like to think I’ve found a kindred […]

3 years ago
Warton student wins award after finding inspiration in pop music

A University of Central Lancashire illustration student has found success with a music-inspired end-of-year project. Erin Jones won the For You Curls (FYC) Award for Technology Innovation at the recent […]

3 years ago
Age UK Lancashire hosts Covid-secure ‘Break Out’ fundraising event in Broughton

Age UK Lancashire has hosted its first Covid-secure fundraising event in Broughton. The charity event, Break Out, was supported by local business owners and leaders. It saw five participants locked […]

3 years ago
Preston McDonald’s volunteers fundraise ÂŁ11,000 during district litter pick

Over 100 McDonald’s volunteers have collected rubbish along 47 miles of Lancashire and raised more than ÂŁ11,000 for charity. Volunteers from 16 restaurants joined forces to clean the distance from […]

3 years ago
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