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Freddie Flintoff bowled over by Afghan wonder-kid who is turning cricket into his own field of dreams

Adnan playing cricket Pic: Lancashire County Council TV presenter and former international cricketer Freddie Flintoff MBE was amazed when he saw a young teenager in Preston showcasing his cricket skills. A chat with the boy and his […]

2 years ago
Outstanding UCLan alumni receive special inaugural awards

Sarah Gardner - Alumni Award The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has named three outstanding graduates as the first recipients of the inaugural Alumni Achievement Awards. The special awards have been established to honour and […]

2 years ago
Ribblemere Mother and Baby Unit recognised by Unicef

Ribblemere Unit at Chorley Hosital NHS Lancashire Teaching A specialist unit that keeps babies with their mothers who are suffering with serious mental health issues in the postpartum period has been accredited Gold by UNICEF. Lancashire and South […]

2 years ago
Preston parks awarded Green Flag status

The Japanese Garden within Avenham park, Preston. Pic: Preston Council Preston City Council has received a Green Flag Award for Avenham and Miller Parks, Ashton Park, Fishwick Bottoms, Haslam Park, Moor Park and Winckley Square Gardens. Since the Covid-19 pandemic […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement More than 100 officers join Lancashire Police thanks to new UCLan degree

The first cohort of the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) for policing from Lancashire Police The first cohort of the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) for policing has graduated from the University of Central Lancashire ready to serve in Lancashire Police. The 108 new officers […]

2 years ago
Sri Lanka pro passes 1,000 runs this season for Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club

Sonal Dinusha - Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club 2022 - photo credit: Steve Taylor A professional cricketer from Colombo, Sri Lanka, has surpassed 1,000 runs just halfway through the 2022 season for Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club. Sonal Dinusha arrived at the end of […]

2 years ago
First-class achievement for young Preston mum

Chelsea Edwards graduated with a first degree in BSc Biology (Hons) from UCLan The life-changing experience of a university education is well documented but for one University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) graduate, life change came about in an unexpected way.  In 2016, Chelsea […]

2 years ago
£11,000 raised for Preston hospice through 25-mile bike ride

The Guild Wheel cycle challenge raised over £11,000 through cyclists from Leyland Trucks and Lancashire DAF. The 25-mile route began and finished at St Catherine’s Hospice and participants were welcomed […]

2 years ago
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