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Preston yoga studio owner ‘building back better’ after year of heartbreak

Emma Lowther-Wright Preston woman Emma Lowther-Wright has battled through 15 months of personal and professional challenges to reopen her city centre yoga studio. Like other exercise spaces not classed as gyms, Emma’s […]

3 years ago
Preston student returns to the stage three years after cardiac arrest during university show

When the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) live theatre performances return next week, it will be an extra special moment for one standout actor. For Gary Tatham, it is the […]

3 years ago
Sam Johnstone sticks to Preston roots and trains at city gym ahead of Euros

Professional footballer Sam Johnstone paid Smart Fit Preston, on Campbell Street, a visit after it was announced the Preston-born-and-bred athlete has made the provisional England squad. Sam is preparing at […]

3 years ago
Fulwood illustrator launches Kickstarter to publish children’s book

A page from What If Pic: Leo Brown Studios Fulwood-based illustrator Leo Brown is fundraising with the aim of publishing a new book. A creative illustrator for more than 30 years, Leo’s impressive client list includes Elizabeth Emanuel, Roald […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Derian House need volunteers for their Preston charity shop

Derian House Children’s Hospice is urgently seeking volunteers to help out at its charity shops across Lancashire. They need volunteers to lend a hand in Preston, Leyland, Chorley and Horwich […]

3 years ago
Lea girl aged 4 runs for 100 minutes to raise funds in honour of classmate with Leukaemia

Arla Faulkner A four-year-old Lea girl has completed a 100-minute running challenge in honour of her friend who has cancer. Arla Faulkner smashed her £50 target to raise £450 for Milly’s Smiles, […]

3 years ago
Cottam entrepreneurs clean up at awards after one year of business

James and Rob with their award A pair of entrepreneurs from Cottam have won an award just 12 months after starting out in business. James and Rob Harrison recently won a Prestige Award with their firm […]

3 years ago
Preston City Council leader releases new book ‘Paint Your Town Red’

Councillor Matthew Brown Leader of Preston City Council, Councillor Matthew Brown, has co-authored a book on the inside story of The Preston Model. The book, by Councillor Brown and writer and historian Rhian […]

3 years ago
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