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Preston independent dancewear shop celebrates 10 years of business

The Dancer's Wardrobe A Preston City Centre dancewear shop is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The Dancer’s Wardrobe in the Guild Hall was established in 2012. The independent business offers dancewear, gymnastic wear, dance […]

1 year ago
Penwortham students clean war graves after plea from local veteran

Students from Penwortham Girls High School at the St Mary’s Church graves they cleaned Students from Penwortham Girls High School have spent time cleaning First and Second World War graves at St Mary’s Church. Six youngsters undertook the task after local veteran Ron Drakeford […]

1 year ago
The Ashton man not letting a heart transplant get in the way of his university studies

Kevin Brockbank A mature student from Ashton is determined to complete his degree studies despite having to take time off to receive a heart transplant. University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) multimedia journalism […]

1 year ago
Campaign launches to showcase the very best of living in Preston

MyPreston video titles New social media campaign #MyPreston is set to showcase the very best of living, working, socialising and studying in Preston. The campaign – which launches today (Sunday 27 November) to […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Mary O’Gara Foundation visits Fulwood school for suicide prevention session

Mary O'Gara The Mary O’Gara Foundation aims to tackle the stigma around mental health from an early age by providing suicide prevention training in schools and colleges. Sharon and Paul O’Gara set […]

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Preston’s Jean is the oldest woman in Lancashire as she celebrates her 108th birthday

Jean and her daughters Christine and Pam The oldest woman in Lancashire, who made bombs during the Second World War, has celebrated her 108th birthday. Preston’s Martha Jean Garstang, known affectionately as Jean, reached the milestone on Wednesday […]

1 year ago
Preston hair brand reveals international expansion plans

Rob and Lydia A Preston-based hair product range – FYC (For Your Curls) has unveiled major European and US expansion plans as it celebrates a notable ‘double’ in prestigious industry awards. FYC was created […]

1 year ago
‘Selfless’ and ‘inspirational’ Georgette switches on Preston’s Christmas lights

Georgette Jones A great grandma from Preston has switched on the city’s Christmas lights. Georgette Jones won the Switch On Star competition for her dedication to the homeless community. Caring Georgette, who received […]

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