This category relates to all things to do with sport in Preston.
Freddie Flintoff bowled over by Afghan wonder-kid who is turning cricket into his own field of dreams
TV presenter and former international cricketer Freddie Flintoff MBE was amazed when he saw a young teenager in Preston showcasing his cricket skills. A chat with the boy and his […]
Two Preston leisure centres have launched ÂŁ1 children’s swim sessions over the summer holidays to help reduce the pressures of the cost of living crisis. The âKids for a Quidâ […]
A professional cricketer from Colombo, Sri Lanka, has surpassed 1,000 runs just halfway through the 2022 season for Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club. Sonal Dinusha arrived at the end of […]
North-West-based Classic Coaching Academy (CCA) launched its bespoke football camps on Friday (22 July) at Fulwood Academy, just in time for the school holiday break. CCA will host three week-long sessions during […]
A quartet of outdoor swimmers have raised ÂŁ4,280 for a local hospital charity fundraiser during a swim event. Barry Leahey MBE, appeal fundraiser Lucy Clark and supporters Sarah Knowles and […]
Rugby star Liam Farrell has graduated from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) after five years of study. 32-year-old Liam studied for a degree in Strength and Conditioning alongside his […]
A Leyland youth club has benefited from over ÂŁ12,000 donated over three years by a local housing group. Progress Housing Group donated the funds to a Lancashire community interest company […]
The Queenâs Baton travelled through Preston today (Saturday 16 July). The Commonwealth Baton left Miller Park before travelling through the city centre to the Flag Market where it was greeted by Prestonâs Mayor, Councillor Neil Darby. […]