Celebrating and marking the people, places and more which make the city of Preston, Lancashire, a great place. Know someone or something which we should be featuring? Email contactus@blogpreston.co.uk
Meet the woman selflessly helping homeless people across Preston
A Preston woman has been cooking food in her home to distribute to the homeless for years. Lo Parsons delivers hot meals, along with essentials such as masks, sanitisers and […]
During these unprecedented times, many families and individuals are struggling to cope. Coronavirus struck almost a year ago, yet many shops are still closed, infection rates are still too high, […]
Face masks sewn by local community volunteers are set to be delivered with food parcels. The packages are to be given to those in financial hardship across Preston, helping people […]
Founded in 1920, Beech’s Fine Chocolates is celebrating their centenary year in the same factory on Fletcher Road in the heart of Preston. Now under the control of the Whiting […]
The Larder is selling festive hampers full of local and ethical products to help fund its Christmas Kids in the Kitchen programme. Kids in the Kitchen addresses the issue of […]
A new book is celebrating the fans of Preston North End. Author Michael Barrett has launched PNE Forever, which delves into what it means to be a North Ender. The […]
The Birley artist studios, based in Preston city centre, has launched a 2021 calendar to raise funds for The Larder. The calendar features work by 12 artists, illustrators and designers […]
Ranvir Singh has left Strictly Come Dancing following an emotional dance-off. After her Waltz and Jive on Saturday night, Ranvir and professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice found themselves at the […]