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‘I wore a mask’ – one Leyland man’s journey to opening up about mental health

Bob Flood with a giant Movember moustache A Leyland man is speaking out about his struggles with mental health. Husband and father-of-three Bob Flood says opening up to family and friends has helped him manage his anxiety […]

3 years ago
Fulwood woman helping stressed schoolchildren with yoga and mindfulness

Sarah Smith-Sergeant Breathe Education. Pic: Breath Education Sarah Smith-Sergeant, who founded Breathe Education, a school yoga specialist is encouraging children to get involved. Sarah is urging schools across Lancashire to get involved in a range of courses […]

3 years ago
Climate campaigners launch call for where Preston should have new cycle lanes

The temporary cycle lane in Winckley Square Prestonians are being asked where they would like to see new cycle lanes in the city. Climate Action Preston are making cycling their key campaign this October as they join […]

3 years ago
Penwortham woman creating positive newspaper by kids, for kids

Natalie English with her sons A Penwortham woman is creating a newspaper with a twist. Tired of negativity in the news, Natalie English is starting Forever Curious, a media platform aimed at inspiring kids to […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Royal Preston Hospital maternity unit up for Nursing Times Award

NTA Finalists Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Maternity improvement leads: L-R Andrea Whitehead, Richa Gupta, Fiona Crossfill. The Nursing Times Awards have nominated the Maternity Unit at Royal Preston Hospital as a finalist for the prestigious Patient Safety Improvement Award. The team have been nominated for their […]

3 years ago
Clayton-le-Woods woman’s marathon will be her 188th consecutive daily run

Ramona ran the Guild Wheel as part of her training A Clayton-le-Woods woman who has been running daily for six months is taking part in the London Virtual Marathon on the 188th day of her challenge. Ramona Joy Mulligan started running […]

3 years ago
Hoghton mum quits teaching to make a difference to parent and baby wellbeing

Jacqueline Winslow A mum from Hoghton is starting a new baby massage venture after deciding to quit her teaching job during maternity leave. Former primary school teacher Jacqueline Winslow has launched Zen […]

3 years ago
Lostock Hall band crowned winners in Cory Online Brass Band Championships

The band performing remotely Pic: Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band / Facebook Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band has beaten off competition from around the world to win the 3rd Section of the Cory Online Brass Band Championships. As well as claiming the […]

3 years ago
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