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Preston’s university to pilot sports app for people with disabilities 

A man in a wheelchair using the app alongside Accessercise creator and Paralympic medallist, Ali Jawad. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been chosen to be one of three universities in the UK to test a sports app, designed for people with disabilities. Created by […]

2 months ago
Royal Preston Hospital’s Paediatric Service wins national award

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston Royal Preston Hospital’s Paediatric Neuromuscular Service has received a Centre of Excellence award from national charity, Muscular Dystrophy UK. The hospital was awarded for providing outstanding care, promoting best practice […]

2 months ago
Longridge coffee morning raises over £10,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Janet (far left) with fellow market traders Barbara Holden (centre) and Jo McEwan, who helped out at her annual coffee morning for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation A retired farmer from Longridge has hosted a coffee morning, every year for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, raising over £10,000 in total. Janet Wallbank has raised money for the charity since […]

2 months ago
Tipping family reveal total raised by their Cottam Christmas lights in 12 years

Mark and Nicola Tipping. The Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years on 4 January. However, this year they managed to raise £32,315.64, bringing their total […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cottam mum-of-three raising money to be part of Team GB in Australia

Lizz training while pushing her child. Pic: Lizz Davidson A mother-of-three from Preston is raising funds to be able to represent Team GB in the World’s Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships which is being held in Australia this year. Lizz […]

2 months ago
Preston university students create illustrations around mental health

Illustration student, Holly Gallagher with her artwork. North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has teamed up with illustration students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to raise awareness about mental health. They aim to promote the message […]

2 months ago
Volunteers set up fundraiser to feed community in Goosnargh

Volunteers at the chapel. Pic: Kathy Bamber A group of volunteers from Goosnargh are raising money for a new kitchen, after serving over 1,300 meals from a tiny chapel kitchen. The group began supporting people during the […]

2 months ago
Preston Police officers who saved elderly man who suffered cardiac arrest receive award

Chief Constable Chris Rowley and PS Timperley being presented with their award. Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Officers and staff from Preston and South Lancashire have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police. The twenty-three people from the South Division, which covers Preston, Chorley and […]

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