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St Catherine’s Hospice makes final call for biggest annual fundraiser

People taking part in the St Catherine's Hospice Moonlight and Memories Walk More than 600 people are set to walk in memory of their loved ones and enjoy a host of attractions at St Catherine’s Hospice’s biggest annual fundraiser. The Moonlight and […]

11 months ago
In pictures: A sun and fun-filled Preston Caribbean Carnival 2023

Preston Caribbean Carnival procession 2023 Pic: Mark McLoughlin The sun shone on a fun-filled Preston Caribbean Carnival this weekend. On Saturday (17 May), Moor Park was filled with the sound of Roots Reggae, Reggae Dance Hall, Afro Beats, RnB and […]

11 months ago
Preston ranked number one place to raise a family

Preston has been ranked as the best city or town in the county to raise a family. Research by MoneySupermarket scored towns and cities up and down the land on […]

11 months ago
Circus comes to Grimsargh in aid of local school

L-R: Sophia Lees, Alice Anyon and Beth McGivern enjoying the circus Circus Sensible came to Grimsargh recently to support the fundraising efforts of local primary school, Grimsargh St. Michael’s CofE.  The event was organised by the school’s PTFA and sponsored by […]

11 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston martial arts centre celebrating 30th anniversary with a free open day

A class at Nippon UK Martial Arts Preston’s Nippon UK Martial Arts is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a free open day. Taking place tomorrow (Sunday 21 May) from 11am to 3pm, there will be giveaways, raffles, treats, […]

11 months ago
Lancashire Photography Festival reveals full photographer line up

Man asleep on a deckchair Pic: Martin Parr The UK’s biggest outdoor photography festival launches in Preston this June displaying major projects from several internationally-acclaimed photographers. The work of Martin Parr, Jenny Lewis, Maryam Wahid, Ian Beesley, Dougie […]

11 months ago
Photographer’s image of homelessness charity that supported him goes on display in Preston rough sleeping hotspot

Lee Radford with the exhibition photograph he styled A professional photographer who became homeless during the pandemic has captured a striking image of the Emmaus Preston charity that supports him.    The work of art created by Lee Radford […]

12 months ago
Interactive Preston map built by the community for the community

L-R: Dr Ali Al-Assam of the NewsSocial Cooperative, Chris Davis from Brookfield Spaceplace and UCLan project assistant Alina Belousova at YourMap launch event An interactive map of Preston containing valuable local information has been launched by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and charity Brookfield Spaceplace, teaming up with NewsSocial Cooperative. The YourMap […]

12 months ago
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