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Preston artist wins global art competition in Porto

Gavin Renshaw with his creation MrTeaOne Pic: Cockburn's Gavin swapped painting on the streets of Preston for a warmer climate for his latest artistic creation.

6 months ago
Longridge pickleball player honoured with British Empire Medal 

Elaine Shallcross Elaine Shallcross has been an advocate for the sport and was recognised for her unwavering commitment to getting more people playing pickleball.

6 months ago
The Italian Orchard at Broughton make major donation to Rosemere Cancer Centre

Ivan, Louise and Carlo Bragagnini with the donation Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation Both Ivan Bragagnini and Carlo Bragagnini have received treatment from Rosemere when they've battled cancer. A charity ball was held at the popular Broughton restaurant to mark 38 years of operating.

6 months ago
Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams wins foster award

Adnan was one of the stars from the Flintoff documentary Pic: The Fostering Network Adnan captured the hearts of millions during the BBC documentary as Freddie formed a new cricket team in Preston.

6 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lostock Hall Girl Guide who saved her mum when aged just seven given award

Jessica Kinder Pic: Girl Guiding Jessica's mother Becky lost consciousness and began to fit violently. What followed was an incredible act of bravery from Jess, now aged 11, to save her mother's life.

6 months ago
Preston woman re-trains after losing job in pandemic and is one of North West’s top apprentices

Emily Bingham lost her job in the pandemic and has shown great resilience to re-train and start again Pic: James Hall & Co A recruitment co-ordinator at a Preston firm has been named as one of the best apprentice in the North West. Emily Bingham was one of two level 2 finalists in […]

6 months ago
Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes crowned at city centre awards ceremony

2023 Preston's High Street Heroes award winner John Gillmore Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes have been crowned at a city centre awards ceremony. The competition, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID), and supported by Visit Preston, saw 17 […]

6 months ago
Preston paramedic student saves man’s life after cricket match collapse

Matt Dunn, Lancashire and Cumbria Consultant Paramedic, presenting UCLan student Ibrahim Akram with his certificate Pic: UCLan 21-year-oild Ibrahim Akram was fielding on the boundary when an opposition player collapsed when running between the wickets. The paramedic student leapt into action and saved the man's life.

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