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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 […]

2 years ago
Lostock Hall toy firm lands prestigious silver industry award

A South Ribble business that creates ‘Magical Story Jars’ to help parents connect with their children has won a silver accolade in The Independent Toy Awards. Beth De Nobrega, from […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Community Network relaunches after lottery funding win

Preston Community Network relaunch Preston Community Network has relaunched after securing lottery funding. PCN is an umbrella organisation that represents and assists almost 70 voluntary groups in the city. A registered charity, PCN originally […]

2 years ago
Penwortham football tournament honours Sam Pegram

A Penwortham high school football tournament honouring the late Sam Pegram has raised £1,751.97 for two dedicated charities. Sam Pegram, 25, from Penwortham, and fellow UK nationals Joanna Toole, 36, from […]

2 years ago
Penwortham Girls’ High School GCSE results ‘phenomenal’, says headteacher

A ‘jubilant’ Penwortham headteacher has opened up about the ‘exceptional’ results of her school’s GCSE students. Penwortham Girls’ High School Headteacher Karen Pomeroy said this year’s results are ‘nothing short […]

2 years ago
Preston marketing firm Fifty2M celebrates 20th birthday

A Preston marketing firm launched from a Chorley bedroom in 2002 has marked its 20th birthday with a beer and pizza party for 50 guests. Fifty2M, founded by managing director […]

2 years ago
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