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Local favourites celebrate as Penwortham business award winners revealed
The results of the inaugural Best of Penwortham Awards have been revealed. The awards saw 75 Penwortham businesses competing in ten categories, with members of the public casting more than […]
Former Preston MP Ron Atkins has died aged 104. Mr Atkins passed away peacefully at home on Thursday (30 December). The Labour politician served the city as MP for Preston […]
Sapphire Utility Solutions has raised £60,000 to donate to various charities to ensure people do not go hungry this Christmas. Michael Patel, founder of Sapphire Utility Solutions set a target […]
A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) community group has received an award from the European Parliament. The award is for its contributions to social justice. The Creative Communities Group (CCG) […]
A number of councillors and staff from Preston City Council teamed up with the Preston North End Community Education Trust (PNECET) to deliver Festive Hampers to those most in need […]
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, many people have become reliant on food banks. Luv Preston deliver food parcels weekly to those in need of emergency food provisions. The Food bank […]
Preston Minster has been instrumental in securing funding of over £22,000 that will benefit its parish. The funding will be shared with 10 urban deprived churches and parishes across Lancashire on […]
Preston Here For Humanity are teaming up with Ashton Methodist Church and Millers Taxi firm to cook and deliver 100 Meals to elderly and vulnerable adults who will be alone […]