This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
100 holes of golf in memory of Longridge man who died suddenly to ‘silent killer’Family and friends of Longridge man Andrew Key who passed away earlier this year are to play 100 holes of golf in his memory. In a Facebook post about the […]
3 years ago Vinyl Tap landlord completes ‘Walk Against Cancer’ for cause close to his heartEach year, Sean Keefe, landlord of the Vinyl Tap, raises money for cancer charities. During the first lockdown, he cycled 666 miles, often virtually, for the Heavy Metal Truants, raising […]
3 years ago Penwortham first-time author wrote children’s book in lockdown and hopes to make it to best sellers listA Penwortham first-time author has released a children’s book called The Frog and The Crab. Craig Proudfoot, an IT project manager, wrote the book in lockdown as a way to […]
3 years ago Fulwood woman celebrates turning 100 with cake and ProseccoA Fulwood woman has celebrated her 100th birthday by handing out cake and Prosecco to friends and neighbours. Alice Slater turned 100 on Thursday (8 April) and spent the day […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement How this Preston events organiser will help local charities recover in 2021A Preston events organiser is using her 2021 calendar to help local charities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarah Williams of Fairydust Events has organised a series of fundraising events […]
3 years ago Longton man goes from trainee to managing director of recruitment firm in just 14 yearsA Longton man has been appointed as Managing Director of a Preston-based recruitment firm, just 14 years after joining the company as a trainee. Chris Musgrove started at Service Care […]
3 years ago Savick man to walk 188 miles in memory of family member who died from Covid-19A Savick man is gearing up to walk 188 miles in memory of a family member who sadly died from Covid-19. Chris Evans will cover the distance from Mold in […]
3 years ago National Lottery winners bring joy to hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in Bamber BridgeA team of creative National Lottery winners have been putting their skills to good use during the latest lockdown – making and painting dozens of beautiful bird boxes for Age […]
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