This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Mum praises inclusive Saturday Club being held at Preston’s universityA Chorley mum has praised an arts initiative run by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for helping her son achieve a GCSE qualification. Jonathan Shuck, who has special educational […]
3 years ago New group helping single Prestonians to connectA new group is helping single Prestonians to connect. Single Friends United was launched on Facebook in November by Ste Walker, who saw a need to address social isolation among […]
3 years ago Preston-based poet’s new collection examines potential third world warA new collection of poems examining the effects and aftermath of a third world war has been released by Preston-based poet Terry Quinn. ‘Notes on the Cause of the Third […]
3 years ago The Preston woman postcrossing her way around the world during lockdownAlthough worldwide travel may be on hold for the moment, there is another way to connect with people from across the world in a safe and friendly way. Postcrossing has […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Gritty memories of growing up in Preston penned by local poetPreston-born poet Darren Hobson has published new work that shares his memories of growing up in and around the town during the 1970s and beyond. Locations in Avenham, Penwortham and […]
3 years ago Preston woman helps force Deliveroo to add period products to Aldi deliveriesA Preston woman has helped make getting period products delivered easier for women. A post from Laura Jayne Ward on a Facebook page has led to Aldi putting sanitary items […]
3 years ago Preston musician hits number one in rock charts with band’s new singleA Preston guitarist is making it big in the rock world as his band’s new single soars to number one. THE HARA, an alternative/rock band, recently released their latest song […]
3 years ago Stammer awareness campaign launched in Kirkham is going nationalThis is a guest post by Jack Dinsley from Kirkham, founder of the Be Kind Stammer Campaign. If you’d like to write a guest post for Blog Preston, email contactus@blogpreston.co.uk. 2021 […]
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