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Preston university graduate wins Royal Television Society award for documentary
A graduate from the University of Central Lancashire has won a Royal Television Society (RTS) award. Grace Nixon scooped the Best Factual – Long Form trophy at the North West […]
A mum from Cottam has signed up to six running events in thanks to her treatment at the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Cardiac physiologist and bowel cancer patient, Kat Smith, 39,is […]
A third-year nursing student and South Ribble Scouts volunteer has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards 2025. Shona Thompson has been recognised for her outstanding advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights […]
Turner Prize winning Preston artist Lubaina Himid CBE has been chosen to represent Great Britain at a globally renowned international art festival. The University of Central Lancashire Emeritus Professor of […]
The eleventh annual Workoutathon has raised £3,500 for Rainbow Hub. They raised funds on 23 March for the Mawdesley-based charity, which helps support children and young people with physical and […]
Cancer patients and their carers are entitled to free therapy treatment after a huge donation from Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The complementary therapy is due to continue until at least February […]
A journalist writing about another journalist is never a fun thing to do, and often uninteresting. So before I get stuck in with both feet, like Ryan Ledson when someone […]
A school teacher from Preston is aiming to raise funds to take her pupils on a trip to Spain. Mrs Priya Horrocks, a Spanish teacher at Christ The King Catholic […]