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New book exploring Preston’s rich history and heritage

Keith with his new book at his signing in Preston Waterstones. A man from Preston has published a book about the city’s history to the present day, highlighting significant events and people. Keith Johnson, released ‘Preston: A Potted History’ this month, […]

3 weeks ago
14-year-old pooch lover planning Bark Life event in Penwortham to help dog charity

Annie Pickup and Bolt A 14-year-old girl who loves dogs is organising an event in Penwortham to raise funds for charity. Annie Pickup is planning Bark Life, Beer and Bangers, which will take place […]

3 weeks ago
Royal Preston Hospital staff join colleague in Ramadan fasting fundraiser

Rosemere's 2024 Iftar in the hospital Charters Restaurant. A group of more than 100 people have raised almost £2,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by joining their colleague with a sponsored fast, for the fourth year in a row. […]

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Neighbours celebrate Violet in Larches turning 101

Violet Fortt celebrating her day. Pic: Emma Caffrey The Community Hub at Larches held a milestone birthday celebration. Around 20 local residents got together to celebrate Violet Fortt’s 101st birthday, with balloons, cake and party food. Violet is […]

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Advertisement Advertisement UCLan student wins three prestigious dental awards

Shalini Kanagasingam (MSc Endodontology Course Lead), Professor Kate Taylor (Postgraduate Lead), Laura Irving, Flavio Pisani (MSc Periodontology Course Lead), and Tom Janicki (MSc Prosthodontics Course Lead). A student from the University of Central Lancashire has won three prestigious dental awards. Laura Irving, a final-year dental surgery student living in Preston, won the awards for writing three […]

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Winckley Square planting project completes quickly thanks to ‘overwhelming’ volunteer response

Friends of Winckley Square volunteering day A recent volunteer event at Winckley Square was so oversubscribed that a planned three-hour job took just a fraction of the time to complete. Friends of Winckley Square (FoWS) had […]

4 weeks ago
A gruelling 27 hours as Bill Hodgson flips giant tyre 10,000 times

Bill in action Pic: Blog Preston A man from Kirkham has flipped a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market. It was all to raise money for Jordan Jones, 26, from Kirkham who has a […]

4 weeks ago
Preston woman to hit catwalk to celebrate overcoming breast cancer

A Fulwood woman is set to hit the catwalk to celebrate overcoming breast cancer. Bernadette Neville will be walking in a national fashion show for Breast Cancer Now to raise […]

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