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Former Preston MP Ron Atkins awarded posthumous Honorary Fellowship

Elizabeth Atkins receives posthumous Honorary Fellowship for Ron Atkins Former Preston MP Ron Atkins has received a posthumous Honorary Fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire. Ron was recognised for his dedication to public service and the significant contribution […]

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Bamber Bridge ‘Fat Dads’ raise funds for young homeless people

The Fat Dads group in their Christmas jumpers A group of former footballers from Bamber Bridge who call themselves the ‘Fat Dads’ have raised £700 for charity. The group, who get together every year to celebrate Christmas and […]

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Toys and chocolates delivered to young patients at Royal Preston Hospital

Local organisations visit Royal Preston Hospital at Christmas Toys and chocolates have been delivered to young patients at Royal Preston Hospital. Light Foundation and Peace Matters, in partnership with Kashmir Watan Foodstores, made their third annual visit to […]

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Penwortham artist Shiryn Wynter to appear on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year

Shiryn Winter Penwortham artist Shiryn Wynter is set to appear on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. Shiryn entered a competition to appear on the show and was selected as a […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Preston McDonald’s restaurants raise over £15,000 for local charities

Presenting Age Concern Central Lancashire with a cheque for £12k Preston Friargate and Riversway McDonald’s restaurants have taken part in fundraising events for The Foxton Centre and Age Concern Central Lancashire to support Preston’s most vulnerable this Christmas. In total […]

1 year ago
17 artists shining a spotlight on Preston’s urban music scene

Montage of some of the Preston urban music artists involved in the project 17 local artists are collaborating on a grime project designed to shine a spotlight on Preston’s urban music scene. Led by rap/grime/RnB artist Ben Duong, the artists have been working […]

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Tree planted in Avenham Park to mark His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s birth centenary

Preston City Council representatives at the tree planting Preston City Council has marked the birth anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj – creator of the iconic Neasden Temple in London – with a special tribute of planting […]

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UCLan student named Student Doctor of the Year

Aspiring GP Holly Buck Pic: Rachel Atkinson, UCLan Senior Press Officer A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) undergraduate has been named Student Doctor of the Year. Holly Buck, a fourth-year student on the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) […]

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