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St Catherine’s Hospice makes final call for biggest annual fundraiserMore 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 2023The 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 familyPreston 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 schoolCircus 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 dayPreston’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 upThe 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 hotspotA 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 communityAn 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 […]
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