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UCLan sends computer equipment to Ukrainian university

Derek Drummond, John Kiernan and Frank Wadmore, from the Learning Information Systems and IT Hardware Support team at UCLan The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is sending a range of computer equipment to their Ukrainian partner university, as part of a wider pledge to help them maintain operations during […]

1 year ago
Preston addiction charity wins top UK health award

The Red Rose Recovery team Local charity, Red Rose Recovery Lancashire has won a major national award for its work to support the physical and mental health needs of people affected by substance abuse and […]

1 year ago
Prestonian shortlisted in Northern Power Women Awards 2023

Tracey Threlfall A Prestonian has been shortlisted in theĀ Northern Power Women Awards 2023. Tracey Threlfall, UK head of advisory at global professional services firm Aon plc, has been recognised for challenging the status […]

1 year ago
Preston Market Hall celebrates five-year anniversary

Traders celebrate the Market Hall's 5th anniversary Pic: Lisa Brown Photography Traders came together this week to celebrate PrestonĀ MarketĀ Hallā€™s fifth birthday. To mark the special anniversary,Ā traders gathered together, along with Councillor Carol Henshaw, at the iconic Wallace and Gromit bench, for […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement How Man v Fat football helped this Prestonian lose weight and gain a whole lot more

Chewie before and after his weight loss journey A Preston man has credited a football league with helping him turn his health around. In the past three years, Lukas Bennett – known as Chewie – has gone from […]

1 year ago
Preston Market traders open second stall

Y&S Sweets and Nuts at Preston Markets With successful fruit and veg stall, Superveg, already well established at Preston Markets since 2005, traders Yosef Azizi, known to most as Jack and Satara Azizi decided to take on […]

1 year ago
Community comes together to celebrate Beatrice Todd and the women of Winckley Square

Blue Plaque honouring Beatrice Todd in 13 Starkie Street Pic: Preston Mayor, Cllr Neil Darby This International Women’s Day, a remarkable Preston woman who fought strongly for women’s rights was commemorated with a blue plaque in Winckley Square Gardens. The special event took place in […]

1 year ago
Preston woman walking 7,500 miles around Britain’s coastline for Anthony Nolan charity

Stella Parke Pic: Fran Lens A Preston woman is celebrating her retirement through a 7,500 miles walk around Britain’s eye-watering coastline to raise money for the Anthony Nolan charity. The charity saves the lives of […]

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