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Preston Harriers celebrate a remarkable nine-month success

Brothers Matthew and Myles representing England Pic: Preston Harriers Preston Harriers, an athletics club in Preston have recently reflected on their extraordinary nine-month success rate.  In early March 2025, Preston Harriers Under 13 boys were crowned national cross-country champions […]

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Penwortham school one of first to achieve equality award

A school in Penwortham is one of the first to achieve the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark. Children at Howick Church of England Primary School have been working towards the […]

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In pictures: Former Debenhams in Fishergate becomes Emmaus Department Store

On Friday one of the UK’s largest charity shops opened in Preston’s former Debenhams almost four years after it closed in Fishergate. Emmaus Preston, a charity which helps people rebuild […]

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Much-loved Muay Thai gym in Preston raises money for refurbishment

Members of Johnsons Muay Thai gym. A much-loved Muay Thai gym in Preston is aiming to raise as much money as they can to refurbish their new home. Johnson’s Muay Thai has recently had planning permission […]

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Penwortham woman creates handmade education hut for Myerscough College course 

The education hut in Penwortham Pic: Blog Preston A woman from South Ribble has created an educational hut to help teach a local college about nature. The hut, made by Afka Ray and her charity, Guardians of Nature, […]

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In pictures: International Women’s Day celebrations at Preston’s Hindu temple

International Women's Day 2025 celebrations. Women of all ages and backgrounds celebrated International Women’s Day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston, a sacred Hindu place of worship. The programme, called ‘Celebrating Women: Embracing Our Identity, Protect, […]

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Preston Tennis club wins outstanding award, outlining their hard work

Members of Broughton & District Tennis & Padel Pic: Tennis Lancashire A Broughton club has recently won a major tennis award.  Late last month, Broughton & District Tennis & Padel Club won the Club of the Year at the 2025 Tennis […]

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Ashton-on-Ribble hub takes part in first project with Preston cadets

The cadets took part in litter picking around the community. Last month the St. Bernard’s Larches and Savick Community Hub took part in their first-ever community project. Anji, the Fire Brigade Cadets Preston Central 86 team leader contacted Emma Caffrey […]

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