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The Black Horse is best pub in the city for third year running – but narrowly misses out on UK-wide pub crown

The Black Horse Pic: Blog Preston A historic pub has continued its ‘best pub in the city’ status but narrowly missed out on the UK-wide crown. The Black Horse in Friargate is now on a three-year […]

3 weeks ago
Royal Preston Hospital consultant joins lung health campaign at Parliament

Sharada Gudur Pic: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Sharada Gudur, a Respiratory Medicine Consultant at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals visited the Houses of Parliament to help raise lung disease awareness.  This was an attempt in support of the government […]

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The Leyland horses helping disabled children

One of the children enjoying a trip out on a horse Freemasons from Leyland have donated over £9,000 to help disabled children and carers. Disabled children and young carers are set to benefit from riding therapy and inclusive sports in Leyland […]

3 weeks ago
Epic fellwalking and fundraising challenge enters its third chapter for Preston-born hiker

A Preston-born fellwalker has set himself and two friends a remarkable fundraising challenge that will round off three years of incredible feats. Peter McLay, who is originally from Preston and […]

3 weeks ago
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‘Need has never been higher’ – Lancashire Mind gear up for 25th year

The staff at Lancashire Mind. Pic: Lancashire Mind Lancashire Mind, a mental health charity in Chorley, is using its 25th year to highlight the increasing need for vital support services.  According to the charity, as many as 400,000 […]

4 weeks ago
Preston Guild Rotary Club and dementia groups hold festive lunch for more than 80 people

The festive lunch in Grimsargh village hall Pic: Preston Guild Rotary Club Groups helping people find a way through dementia came together for a festive party in the run up to Christmas. Preston Guild Rotary Club in conjunction with the organisation “Rosemary […]

4 weeks ago
Bamber Bridge firm Conlon Construction aims to raise £10k for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

A firm which is based in Bamber Bridge is aiming to raise at least £10,000 for Rosemere Cancer Charity this year. Conlon Construction has chosen Rosemere Cancer Foundation as its […]

4 weeks ago
Preston McDonald’s donate £2,500 to The Foxton

McDonald’s restaurants in Preston, Leyland, Chorley, and Lytham raised £2,500 over the festive period to donate to The Foxton. The restaurant teams carried out fundraising activities including fun days, Christmas- themed […]

4 weeks ago
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