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Mayor of Preston ready to race in SPAR City of Preston 10KThe 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 RosemereA 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 RosemereA 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 awardA 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 winPreston 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 PegramA 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 headteacherA ‘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 birthdayA 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 […]
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