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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 […]

2 years 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 […]

2 years ago
Lostock Hall author publishes second book in werewolf romance series

Jeanette Greaves A Lostock Hall author has published the second tale in a series of books about werewolves in Lancashire. Jeanette Greaves wrote Ransomed Hearts as the follow-up to her first book, […]

2 years ago
Preston poet telling stories of murder and mayhem in rhyme

Jake Jackson A Preston man is telling historic stories in poetry form. Jake Jackson is the author of Murder and Mayhem in the Old Priest Town, which is available in the reference […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston woman aiming for pageant success while empowering others

Jojo is using her platform to empower others A Preston woman is aiming for a pageant queen title while helping others. For the last two years, Joanne Lawler – known as Jojo – has been on a pageantry […]

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Preston North End Academy player shares burn injury experience in new book

Charlie Whalley holding 'Charlie's Story' Preston North End Academy player Charlie Whalley and his mum Michelle have launched a new book, ‘Charlie’s Story’, to share his experience of living with a burn injury, which he […]

2 years ago
Preston family’s ‘ultimate triathlon’ for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Donna with Connor and Taylor at the end of their Ullswater charity SUPBIKERUN for Rosemere Cancer Foundation Preston physiotherapist Donna Griffiths began the run-up to her 50th birthday celebrations in November by collecting her first ever triathlon medal. A feat made all the more special as her […]

2 years ago
Forbes Solicitors hosts Law Society President at city headquarters

President of PILS Mr Lee, President for the Law Society of England and Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce, Craig MacKenzie, head of the high profile and private crime division at Forbes Solicitors and Pauline Rigby, Managing Partner at Forbes Solicitors Forbes Solicitors welcomed the President for the Law Society of England and Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce, along with the Preston Incorporated Law Society (PILS) to its new offices in Preston […]

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