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Preston independent dancewear shop celebrates 10 years of businessA 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 veteranStudents 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 studiesA 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 PrestonNew 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 sessionThe 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 […]
1 year ago Preston’s Jean is the oldest woman in Lancashire as she celebrates her 108th birthdayThe 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 plansA 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 lightsA 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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