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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 […]

2 years ago
Preston teenager’s short film to premiere in New York’s Times Square

A short film written and directed by a student from Preston will premiere on the big screen at a film festival in New York later this month. Written and directed […]

2 years ago
Preston remains only place in Lancashire for Purple Flag nightlife

Prestfest is the city's outdoor event of the summer Preston city centre is officially celebrating today after receiving the news that it has once again been awarded the prestigious ‘Purple Flag’ accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). […]

2 years ago
Preston woman releases inspiring collection of children’s books on disabilities and differences

Joanne Moore plans to release more children's books on disabilities and differences A Preston woman is inspiring others to reflect on their own personal differences with her children’s book collection based on disabilities and differences. Joanne Moore has been working on ‘The […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Mayor thanks Preston Markets trader who saved customer’s life

Maureen from Cherry Pie receiving flowers from Mayor Councillor Neil Darby The Mayor has thanked a Preston Markets trader who saved a customer’s life. Preston Mayor, Councillor Neil Darby, visited the market on Thursday (22 September) to thank Maureen, who works […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Encounter festival attracts 30,000 visitors to Preston city centre

A dazzling torchlight procession led by Spark! Pic: @gazcook An explosion of lights, colour and culture hit Preston as a three-day festival brought an estimated 30,000 people to the county. Lancashire Encounter celebrated life through dance, music, theatre and […]

2 years ago
South Ribble sergeant hailed hero after halting gang of four break-in

Higher Walton Convenience Store Pic: Google Maps A South Ribble Sergeant has been hailed a hero after putting a halt to a post office burglary. In the early hours of Tuesday 20 September, the South Ribble Police […]

2 years ago
UCLan staff win trio of bronze in Dragon Boat races

Two staff members from the University of Lancashire (UCLan) who represented Great Britain at the European Dragon Boat Championships won three bronze medals. Ian Carrie and Tony Dickson took part […]

2 years ago
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