Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams wins foster award

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Adnan captured the hearts of millions during the BBC documentary as Freddie formed a new cricket team in Preston.

1 month ago Lostock Hall Girl Guide who saved her mum when aged just seven given award

Jessica's mother Becky lost consciousness and began to fit violently. What followed was an incredible act of bravery from Jess, now aged 11, to save her mother's life.

1 month ago Preston woman re-trains after losing job in pandemic and is one of North West’s top apprentices

A recruitment co-ordinator at a Preston firm has been named as one of the best apprentice in the North West. Emily Bingham was one of two level 2 finalists in […]

1 month ago Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes crowned at city centre awards ceremony

Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes have been crowned at a city centre awards ceremony. The competition, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID), and supported by Visit Preston, saw 17 […]

1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston paramedic student saves man’s life after cricket match collapse

21-year-oild Ibrahim Akram was fielding on the boundary when an opposition player collapsed when running between the wickets. The paramedic student leapt into action and saved the man's life.

1 month ago Black to the Future 2023 event to showcase Preston’s achievers of African heritage

Black to the Future is a celebratory event organised by Preston Black History Group in Black History Month in October every year. The event celebrates and showcases the achievements of […]

1 month ago Preston creative agency establish new bursary with UCLan for graphic design

Forepoint has awarded three students at the University of Central Lancashire with a bursary to accelerate their graphic design studies.

1 month ago Nationwide Preston team join Big PNE Sleep Out to boost Foxton fundraising efforts

A team of staff from Nationwide Preston will be joining more than 200 people signed up to bed down at Deepdale and raise vital funds for The Foxton Centre's work at the Fox Street Day Centre.

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