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Preston scooter clubs star in charity calendar

Peter Reid with his 2023 scooterists charity calendar Preston scooter clubs are starring in a charity calendar. The glossy wall calendar has been created by cancer survivor Peter Reid, the owner of Scooter Moda scooter dealership in Preston […]

1 year ago
The Black Horse in Preston city centre wins Pub of the Year award

Black Horse pub of the year 2023 The Black Horse has been awarded Pub of the Year for 2023 ahead of its 125th anniversary. Out of nearly 400 pubs in Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Central Lancashire […]

1 year ago
Preston’s unsung heroes wanted as local BBC Radio to celebrate everyday acts of kindness

Heart sign with hands Pic: YeeLey from Pixabay BBC Local Radio is once again honouring great neighbours, super carers, and awesome volunteers for everyday acts of kindness where they live. For this year’s Make A Difference Awards, every […]

1 year ago
Police claim reduction in crime in Preston and South Ribble hotspot areas

Led by the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN), Operation Grip delivers a combination of knife crime education, community engagement and enforcement activity to reduce and prevent knife and violent crime […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston couple who helped each other through cancer use ruby anniversary to raise £4k for Rosemere

Phil and Elaine on their wedding day in 1982 A Preston couple have donated £4,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation after turning their ruby wedding anniversary party into a fundraiser for the charity. Phil and Elaine Etienne held their celebration […]

1 year ago
Preston North End fan Faye achieves fundraising goal for cancer charity

Faye Keeney with her £600 cheque for Rosemere Kind-hearted Preston North End fan Faye Keeney has raised £600 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by raffling a signed shirt among friends and family. The 11-year-old is a Year Seven pupil […]

1 year ago
Preston student receives national engineering bursary

Nazma Mulla A student from Preston has been named as one of this year’s recipients of a Royal Academy of Engineering bursary. Nazma Mulla, who is studying Computer Science with Philosophy and […]

1 year ago
Inspirational South Ribble trio launch charity to provide free mental health care

Craig Sandra and Paula from The South Ribble Wellbeing Trust Three inspirational South Ribble residents have set up a charity to provide free mental health care for over 16s. Paula Slater, Craig Bushell and Sandra Connolly have launched The South […]

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