This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Tributes as popular Preston doorman and ‘true gent’ Dave Purcell passes awayTributes are flooding in for well-loved Preston doorman Dave Purcell, who has passed away. Dave worked at venues in the city including Tokyo Jo’s for decades. Most recently he was […]
3 years ago Ingol wedding coordinator thrilled to bag prestigious awardThe North West Wedding Awards 2020, hosted by UK Country Brides, was postponed four times due to the coronavirus pandemic. The finalists were originally announced in May, and the event […]
3 years ago Penwortham neighbours’ 12 Days of Christmas display for local food bankA group of neighbours in Penwortham have created a 12 Days of Christmas window display in aid of a local food bank. The Leyland Road residents are hoping the outdoor […]
3 years ago Preston’s Ranvir ‘blown away’ as she makes Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalsTV presenter Ranvir Singh said she’s ‘blown away’ to be in the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing. Ranvir and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice impressed in the quarter-finals with […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Leyland man rounding off 250km in Movember with Preston Guild Wheel circuitA Movember ambassador from Leyland will walk Preston Guild Wheel to bring his total distance covered this month to 250km. Bob Flood set out to complete 200km as part of […]
3 years ago Well-known Preston window cleaner Arthur Eteson passes awayWindow cleaner Arthur Eteson passed away on Friday 20 November. He has been cleaning windows in the area for years and was a well-loved member of the community. The 79-year-old […]
3 years ago Hoghton man quits the corporate life to launch meal prep companyA Hoghton man has followed his dream to run a food-based business by launching a meal prep company. Rhys Brindle decided earlier this year to quit his career in civil […]
3 years ago Preston DJ’s debut single hits 80k YouTube views in one weekA Preston DJ’s debut single is garnering plenty of attention, with over 80,000 views on YouTube since its release last week. Will Wallace has teamed up with singer-songwriter Rachelle Rhienne […]
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