Series of Christmas baubles by Walton-le-Dale carpenter helps out Rosemere Cancer Foundation

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Craft carpenter John Rose, who has been uniting families worldwide with his made in Preston wooden Christmas baubles, brought some early festive cheer to Rosemere Cancer Foundation when he presented […]

2 months ago Preston North End to deliver festive hampers to vulnerable members of community

Preston North End Community and Education Trust is launching a Festive Hampers campaign to support those most in need over the Christmas period. The initiative is being delivered in partnership […]

2 months ago Royal Preston Hospital consultant sets up national organisation to support Indian nurses

A consultant nurse and Clinical Lead for Stroke at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Anu Thomas, has set up an organisation to provide pastoral care for Indian nurses. The British Indian Nurses […]

2 months ago Preston Monopoly proving a big hit as Prestonians sell it out twice over

There’s just one month until Christmas and the brand new Preston Monopoly game looks like it’s heading for the top spot on the retail charts. The official Preston Monopoly edition […]

2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Leyland man rounding off 250km in Movember with Preston Guild Wheel circuit

A Movember ambassador from Leyland will walk Preston Guild Wheel to bring his total distance covered this month to 250km. Bob Flood set out to complete 200km as part of […]

2 months ago How you can help Preston’s disadvantaged youngsters celebrate this Christmas

The Preston community is being asked to help bring smiles to disadvantaged young people’s faces this Christmas Day. Cotton Court Business Centre in Preston city centre is running its eighth […]

2 months ago Well-known Preston window cleaner Arthur Eteson passes away

Window cleaner Arthur Eteson passed away on Friday 20 November. He has been cleaning windows in the area for years and was a well-loved member of the community. The 79-year-old […]

2 months ago Tippings house returning to light up Cottam and encourage others to do the same this Christmas

Cottam is set to become Lancashire’s Christmas capital this year with a new campaign. For the last eight years, the suburb’s Tipping family home has been decked in thousands upon […]

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