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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 […]

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Cottam mum set to take on a series of races for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Kat Smith with her son's Ronnie and Stanley Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation 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 […]

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South Ribble Scouts volunteer nominated for award after LGBTQIA+ advocacy

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 […]

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Turner Prize winning Preston artist to represent Great Britain at global art festival

Lubaina Himid Pic: Adama Jalloh 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 […]

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Workoutathon hosted at Deepdale Stadium raises £3,500 for Rainbow Hub

This year's Workoutathon Pic: Rainbow Hub 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 […]

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Rosemere Cancer Foundation donates £70,000 to fund free therapy treatment for patients and carers

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 […]

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Opinion: Beige Preston piece completely missed the mark on our proud city and club

A butter pie at Deepdale Stadium 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 […]

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Preston school teacher raising funds to take pupils to meet pen pals on trip to Spain

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 […]

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