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Preston entrepreneur Luke Massie taking on Ironman for youth charity

Luke Massie, CEO and founder of Lancashire business Vibe, has achieved success as a businessman and has now set his sights on becoming an Ironman. The 30-year-old entrepreneur from Preston is […]

12 months ago
Mechanics honour Preston’s potholes as biggest wealth generator in the industry

Potholes at Watling Street Road Pic: Daniel Burt Preston’s potholes have once again been named the biggest economic contributor to garages during a tough three years. At this year’s prestigious Mechanics of Lancashire award ceremony, Preston’s uneven roads took the top prize, being […]

12 months ago
Preston girl named Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year

Saara Ali is presented with the Lancashire Young Citizen of the Year award by (left to right): Russell Millhouse from UCLan, High Sheriff of Lancashire Martin Sheriff and Lancashire Police Chief Constable Chris Rowley. A 10-year-old girl from Preston has been named as Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2023. Saara Ali topped the list of 50 young and inspiring people who have made […]

12 months ago
Fulwood dad who suffered a stroke to run London Marathon for life-saving charity

A father-of-two from Preston who suffered a stroke at the age of 41 is running the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for the charity that helped him on his […]

12 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Ferret hits £45k fundraising goal thanks to huge community effort

The Ferret Pic: Tony Worrall The Ferret has hit its fundraising target of £45,000 after the local community rallied behind the campaign to save the iconic venue. Although the larger Own Our Venues campaign continues, […]

1 year ago
Ramadan celebrations with free meals and 15 events across Preston

The charity is partnering with The Catering Co Group for the provision of biryani meals Pic: Preston North End Community and Education Trust Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET) is celebrating Ramadan on a grand scale for a third consecutive year, with a weekly roadshow planned for every week during the […]

1 year ago
Book trader celebrates 45 years at Preston Markets

Derek's Books 45 years with Preston Mayor A Preston Markets trader is celebrating his 45th year of business.  Derek Walsh, 61, has held a stall on the Outdoor Market for more than four decades, but he has […]

1 year ago
Bingo night to help Soundskills in Ribbleton refurb plans

The arts group at Soundskills Pic: @soundskills A fundraiser event to support the Soundskills creative community centre is being held in Ribbleton this April 2023. Soundskills is run by the Brookfield Spaceplace charity; made up of the […]

1 year ago
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