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Fulwood’s The Ginger Bistro named ‘Best Café Bistro’ in England

A Fulwood bistro team has celebrated after the Food Awards 2022 named it both the ‘Best Café Bistro’ in the North West and the best in England. The awards coordinators […]

2 years ago
Preston woman’s new book teaches young people how to recycle

Author Nicole Grealis has self-published new book Felix The Fox Turns Green A Preston woman has published a new book on how to teach and encourage young people to recycle from an early age to help play a role in protecting the […]

2 years ago
UCLan Honorary Fellow recognised with invitation to Queen’s Garden Party

A UCLan Honorary Fellow known for his volunteer work has attended the final 2022 Queen’s Garden Party. Russell Hogarth was invited for his role as the Chair of the UCLan […]

2 years ago
Preston Hindu temple lights beacon to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Preston’s BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir joined thousands of celebrants last weekend by lighting a beacon to mark the Jubilee. On Thursday, 2 June 2022, the temple joined others across the UK […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Platinum Jubilee beacons lit in and around Preston

Queen's Platinum Jubilee beacon was lit on Harris Museum Piic: Michael Porter Photography During Thursday evening a series of events took place across Preston where beacons were lit up to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. On Thursday June 2, Mayor of councillor Preston Neil […]

2 years ago
Meeting Preston’s Battle Rap Champion Aaron Bond

Aaron (Bizzo) Bond - Premier League Battles A Preston man has won multiple honours including Premier Battle’s official UK Championship title, he is passionate about what he does and wants more people to join on a similar […]

2 years ago
Penwortham man to climb Snowdon after beating prostate cancer

Robin Campbell will be taking part in a hiking challenge for Prostate Cancer Research This month a Preston resident will be climbing Snowdon in aims of raising funds for Prostate cancer research to increase survival rates and improve quality of life for men with […]

2 years ago
Preston counselling service Cedar House receives Queen’s award for voluntary service

Cedar House volunteer counsellors Cedar House counselling service, based in Preston City Centre, has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in […]

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