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Preston party and events service raising money for JJ Effect Children in Need campaign

The Wilbraham Club. Pic: Mikey McGuiness A party and events service in Preston are raising money to help The JJ Effect Children in Need campaign that supports struggling children and families. The funds will go towards […]

2 weeks ago
Preston Veterans group marks one year of The Sandbags Café

Veterans at St George's Church Sandbag Cafe Preston Veterans group has celebrated its one year anniversary at The Sandbag Cafe. The Sandbag Cafe at St George’s Church in Preston city centre is in collaboration between Veterans in […]

3 weeks ago
Road closures for VE Day street parties across Preston and South Ribble

Whittingham Street Party, Preston. Queen's Coronation Celebrations 1953, Pic Preston Digital Archive. With the 80th anniversary of VE Day approaching roads across Preston will be closed due to street party celebrations. Here are the road closures that will be taking place in […]

3 weeks ago
Details of VE Day events across Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Lostock Hall and Longridge

Beacon lighting on the Flag Market Pic: Michael Porter Photography As Preston prepares to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), a series of commemorative events will be held across the city and beyond. VE […]

3 weeks ago
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Longridge girl Jade Cronshaw to be remembered 20 years on with charity rounders tournament

A charity rounders tournament will raise funds for epilepsy research and mark two decades since the passing of Longridge girl Jade Cronshaw. Jade, 13, died on 5 May, 2005, from […]

3 weeks ago
Preston girl heading for Spain to compete in Dance World Cup

Lilliana Willacy is receiving support from Bowker Mini to represent England Pic: The Buzz Factory A Preston-based dancer Lilliana Willacy, who is representing England in this year’s Dance World Cup, has been sponsored by Bowker Mini. The international competition will take place on 3 – […]

3 weeks ago
SpudBros new look tram to celebrate Preston’s heritage with new mural

Spud Bros upgraded tram TikTok sensations the SpudBros plan to upgrade their potato hotspot at Preston’s Flag Market. Their plan is to put two container units together to serve their sought after jacket potatoes. […]

3 weeks ago
Women’s walking and social group creates community for young women in Preston

Girls Who Walk Preston group An all-girls walking and social group has been set up in Preston as a social space for “the girls, gays and theys”.  Grace Gudgeon is the founder of ‘Girls Who […]

3 weeks ago
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