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Preston’s ‘Woman of Firsts’ is honoured with blue plaque

Preston Mayor unveils plaque Pic: Paul Rushton A pioneer of women in civic life and campaigner on the needs of women and children has been recognised at her former home in Preston city centre with a blue […]

1 year ago
Action Records bid farewell to employee of more than two decades

Ben Fuller Pic: Action Records After 23 years of working at one of the UK’s largest independent music stores, Ben Fuller, has decided it is time for a change. The former Action Records employee told […]

1 year ago
Preston Hindu temple brought community together for joyous celebrations

BAPS Hindu temples around the country will donate food items to local foodbanks and shelters supporting those impacted by the ongoing cost of living crisis October was a joyous and festive month for the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. The local community across Preston got together to celebrate the Hindu New Year and Diwali at the […]

1 year ago
Popular local artist creates limited edition prints for Preston North End

Preston North End digital art by David Robinson A popular digital artist has created a set of limited edition prints for Preston North End. The six prints by Prestonian David Robinson feature each of the four stands at […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston masons donate over 400 items to Intact Centre’s food pantry

Tim Ian and John with two car boots full of donations from Preston Guild Lodge A group of Preston masons have donated over 400 items to the Intact Centre’s food pantry. The Preston Guild Lodge masons recently celebrated the group’s centenary with a special meeting […]

1 year ago
Surprise donation to boost life chances of young people in Preston

Martin Grayston from PVC with cheque from Sika A Preston charity says a surprise donation will ‘boost the life chances’ of young people in the city. Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) received the unexpected £3,000 from renowned local employer […]

1 year ago
Lamppost poppies in Ingol and Tanterton to mark Armistice Day

Poppies adorn lampposts in Ingol and Tanterton Poppies have popped up in Ingol and Tanterton to mark Armistice Day. The large poppies have been attached to lampposts along Tag Lane and Tanterton Hall Road, the main bus […]

1 year ago
PC Karen Graham recognised for her outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police

Chief Constable Chris Rowley A Preston Police Constable is among thirty-three people to have been recognised for her outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police at the Chief Constable’s Commendations evening. On Tuesday 18 October, PC […]

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