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Freddie Flintoff bowled over by Afghan wonder-kid who is turning cricket into his own field of dreamsTV 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 awardsThe 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 UnicefA 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 statusPreston 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 degreeThe 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 ClubA 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 mumThe 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 rideThe 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 […]
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