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Newman College tutor leads UK musicians in creating foodbank fundraiser album

Ryan Hamilton A tutor from Cardinal Newman College is creating an album of donated songs to raise money for a foodbank charity. Ryan Hamilton, who teaches business studies at the Avenham college, […]

3 years ago
Lea woman aiming to use her battle with anorexia to help others love themselves

Laura Sylvester with her dog, Honey A woman from Lea is speaking out about her eating disorder in an attempt to help other women love and accept themselves for who they are. Laura Sylvester was diagnosed […]

3 years ago
Colonel who served 15 years as president of Preston veterans council is honoured by Preston City Council

The recently retired President of Preston and District Veterans Council has been honoured by the City of Preston. Colonel Bernard Stam has been entered into Preston’s Book of Recognition and […]

3 years ago
Minor injuries after two-car crash in Plungington closes road near Moor Park

Lancashire Police were called to a crash on Wednesday (11 November) just before 11pm. The collision happened near Moor Park at the junction of Blackpool Road and Garstang Road. Find […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Mass coronavirus testing coming to Preston and South Ribble

Mass rapid coronavirus testing is to be rolled out across Preston and South Ribble. This comes after Health secretary Matt Hancock spoke in the House of Commons telling MPs that […]

3 years ago
Weapon sweeps take place across Preston as police begin knife crime clampdown

Preston police Operation Sceptre. Pic: Preston police Preston police have launched an operation to prevent knife crime this week. Operation Sceptre is a reassurance activity where the police will carry out weapon sweeps. This is part of […]

3 years ago
Preston wellbeing coach named in top 50 BAME entrepreneurs list

Lee Chambers A Preston man has been named in TechRound’s BAME 50 Under 50 Entrepreneurs of 2020. Lee Chambers made the list, which ranks the top 50 Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic […]

3 years ago
Fulwood cyclist Hugh Carthy set for podium place in Vuelta a Espana

Hugh Carthy at the 2018 Tour of Britain Pic: Geof Sheppard Fulwood cyclist Hugh Carthy is set to claim a surprise third place in the Vuelta a Espana. Carthy outclassed his rivals on the legendary Alto de l’Angliru last Sunday (1 November) […]

3 years ago
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