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Preston scooter clubs star in charity calendarPreston 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 awardThe 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 kindnessBBC 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 areasLed 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 RosemereA 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 charityKind-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 bursaryA 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 careThree 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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