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Creativity Works Preston secures £45k in National Lottery fundingThe 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 […]
2 years ago Preston cafe owner talks about Chaii Stop’s worldwide recognitionA 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 AwardsTwo 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 seriesA 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 Advertisement Advertisement Preston poet telling stories of murder and mayhem in rhymeA 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 Preston woman aiming for pageant success while empowering othersA 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 […]
2 years ago Preston North End Academy player shares burn injury experience in new bookPreston 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 FoundationPreston 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 […]
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