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Preston Grasshoppers legend Joe Moxham funeral details confirmed

Joe Moxham Pic: Preston Grasshoppers A Preston Grasshoppers legend Joe Moxham has died. The club confirmed Joe passed away on February 29, 2024 after being a longstanding member, supporter and volunteer at Hoppers. In a […]

3 weeks ago
The Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run event is back for 2024

Hundreds of runners took part in the Chorley 10K race in 2023 Pic: Paul Heyes The Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run will return on Sunday 5 May. Registration is now open for the event, which is in its fifth year and organised by Chorley […]

3 weeks ago
Preston man on his way to run full length of Thailand in 50 days for local orphanages

Chris running through the hot streets of Thailand. Pic: Chris Russell A man from Preston is well on his way to running the full length of Thailand, which is just over 2,100km, in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in […]

1 month ago
Two men set to walk 70 miles to Leyland for a Preston mental health club

Councillor Paul Foster and Martin Carlin who will be taking on the challenge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council Paul Foster, leader of South Ribble Borough Council and Martin Carlin, chair of Leyland Town Team are walking over 70 miles to raise money for Andy’s Man Club in Preston. […]

1 month ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston North End to host Rainbow Hub’s tenth annual Workoutathon

Last year's workoutathon. Pic: Rainbow Hub The tenth annual Workoutathon is returning to Preston North End this month. The event will take place on Sunday 25 February, from 10am to 1pm, in The Great Room at […]

1 month ago
Chorley gymnasts fundraise to compete in Florida World Championships 

Back row left to right: Felicity Bassett, Jessie Hulme, Freya Oldfield, Martha Aspden. Front row left to right: Abigail Hawkins, Amy Clements, Freya Metcalfe. A team of young gymnasts from Chorley are raising money to compete in the World Championships in Florida this summer. Chorley Gymnastics Club are set to qualify in the international […]

2 months ago
New Preston North End shirt honours Sir Tom Finney

Greg Cunningham, Alan Browne and Kian Best model the Sir Tom Finney inspired shirt Pic: Preston North End Preston North End have revealed a limited edition shirt in memory of Sir Tom Finney. The shirt will be worn in the Sky Bet Championship fixture against Middlesbrough at Deepdale […]

2 months ago
Fulwood teen becomes Brazilian jiu-jitsu champ

A teenager from Fulwood has become a Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion. Tommy Turner, who lives in Black Bull Lane and attends Our Lady’s Catholic high school, in Fulwood, won the IBJJF European ultra […]

2 months ago
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