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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 […]

1 year ago
Preston entrepreneur inducted into Black Cultural Archives

Lee Chambers with his portrait A Preston entrepreneur has been inducted into the Black Cultural Archives. Lee Chambers, psychologist and founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, was inducted this week as part of a cohort of […]

1 year ago
Royal Mint releases 50 years of UK Pride coin into circulation from New Longton Post Office

Postmaster Daniel Cooper, The Royal Mint's Managing Director, Currency, Andrew Mills and postmaster Nathan Jones The Royal Mint has confirmed that a 50p coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pride UK will be released into circulation via Post Offices across the UK from Tuesday 25 October. […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Kirkham community champion’s ‘Invisible Disabilities’ campaign is here to stay

Every fortnight a meeting is held in the Morrisons Cafe in Kirkham for the invisible disabilities campaign A Kirkham-based community champion has started a campaign to raise awareness on hidden disabilities in the retail environment and beyond. Rad Tingle, came up with idea of Invisible Disabilities, after […]

1 year ago
Creativity Works Preston secures £45k in National Lottery funding

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £45,474 to Creativity Works Preston for a ‘reminiscence’ project known as ‘Musical Express’. The project will involve a core group of young people […]

1 year ago
Preston cafe owner talks about Chaii Stop’s worldwide recognition

The interior of Chaii Stop including the now infamous chalkboard sign A Preston cafe has gained world-wide recognition for its simple yet effective incentive to create a friendly atmosphere between the worker and the customer. Chaii Stop situated in Deepdale is a […]

1 year ago
Two Preston people named as Unsung Hero finalists in Lancashire Tourism Awards

Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021 Pic: Marketing Lancashire Two Preston people have been named as finalists in the Unsung Hero category at the Lancashire Tourism Awards. Hall Director at Samlesbury Hall Sharon Jones and PLAU owner Jeremy Rowlands […]

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