This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Preston Samaritans appeal for support following difficult year for fundraisingThe 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 2021A 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 patientsA 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 finalA 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?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 musicA 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 BroughtonAge 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 pickOver 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 […]
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