This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Ashton tarot card reader Violetann reveals what’s in store for you this OctoberThis is a guest post. If you’d like to write a guest post for Blog Preston, email contactus@blogpreston.co.uk. Happy Halloween Preston People! As the season of Halloween and all things […]
3 years ago Black History Month: What it is, what’s on, and what it means to one Preston womanBlack History Month is observed each October in the UK. It’s a starting point for people across the country to explore and discover Black history and heritage. It’s also a […]
3 years ago Tributes as Preston’s Spud Man diesPreston’s ‘Spud Man’ Keith Roberts has died. Popular Keith ran The Hot Potato Tram serving spuds and parched peas on the Flag Market. According to the Lancashire Post, Keith passed […]
3 years ago Hilarious reactions as Bushman prankster terrifies passers-by in Preston city centreA person dressed as a bush has been giving Preston shoppers a fright. The camouflaged ‘Bushman’ prankster has been spotted in the city centre on more than one occasion over […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood grandad replaces Peruvian Andes with Preston Guild Wheel for charity trekHad it not been for the coronavirus pandemic, Fulwood man John Farnden would have been trekking the Peruvian Andes to raise money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation this year. Instead, John […]
4 years ago Commemorative plaque at Royal Preston Hospital for much-loved doctorA plaque has been erected at Royal Preston Hospital’s new Critical Care Unit in memory of Dr Prab Salpekar, a much-loved and highly-respected Lancashire physician. Dr Salpekar, who passed away […]
4 years ago Fulwood nurse shaves head in show of support for cancer patientsTheatre nurse Lesley Young-Ewen’s lockdown proved a hair-raising experience. Lesley, 57, who works at Fulwood Hall Hospital, had her head shaved to raise £1,125 plus £150 in Gift Aid for […]
4 years ago In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, September 19 to September 25Lots has happened in Preston in the past week. One of Preston’s most famous products returned home when Freddie Flintoff brought Jamie Redknapp on a visit to Moor Park. There […]
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