Preston author shortlisted for BBC short story award

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Preston author Jenn Ashworth has been shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. Jenn is a Betty Trask Award winner, and she has been nominated for her story ‘Flat […]

2 years ago Preston band release greatest hits album with absolutely nothing on it

A Preston band has released a greatest hits album with absolutely nothing on it. One-of-a-kind cult band Evil Blizzard put out The Very Best Of Evil Blizzard on limited edition […]

2 years ago Penwortham girl joins veteran fundraisers in charity drive sale

A young fundraiser has raised almost £500 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation alongside two fundraising veterans. Seven-year-old Sadie Hiscock from Penwortham joined Norma Blackburn and Margaret Dunn during their most […]

2 years ago Former refugee makes second £5,000 donation to help Preston patients

A former refugee, who honoured her husband’s memory by making a donation to the renal unit at the Royal Preston Hospital, has now paid tribute to his father – her […]

2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement UCLan shortlisted for five Times Higher Education Awards

The University of Central Lancashire has been been shortlisted in five categories for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022. It’s one of the highest number of nominations UCLan has […]

2 years ago Mayor of Preston ready to race in SPAR City of Preston 10K

The SPAR City of Preston 10k is ready to welcome runners to the start line in September, and this year Preston’s Mayor will be a part of the roster. Organised […]

2 years ago Cottam grandad completes 66-mile Salford to Blackpool cycle for Rosemere

A Cottam grandad has completed a 66-mile cycle from Media City in Salford to Blackpool Tower to raise £385 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Cottam’s Michael Riding, 68, raised funds to […]

2 years ago Penwortham girl braves charity hair chop for Rosemere

A Year 8 student from Penwortham has raised £309 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation after a charity haircut saw her chop nine inches from her locks. Lily Taylor, 12, who becomes […]

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