This category relates to all things to do with sport in Preston.
Preston woman to run half marathon to honour 10th anniversary of Melissa Smith’s deathA woman from Preston is running a half marathon this Sunday (10 November) in memory of her friend, who died of a cardiac arrest at 15 years old. Amber Jane […]
1 month ago Preston North End’s Jack Whatmough to be ambassador to help at-risk young peopleA Preston North End player has been announced as Preston North End Community and Education Trust’s (PNECET) ambassador for its Champions Programme. Jack Whatmough will work on connecting with participants […]
1 month ago Ball-collectors at Preston North End replaced as manager seeks ‘greater control’ on matchdaysThe volunteer match-day ball-collector team at Preston North End have been replaced, leaving some disappointed parents and children. Ball-collecting at Deepdale Stadium on Championship match-days had been carried out by […]
2 months ago ‘Total lack of sporting facilities for women in Penwortham’ triggers crowdfunded projectA group from Preston are aiming to raise £33,000 in order to deliver free and inclusive gym classes to women in the community. Kay Johnson MBE was spurred on by […]
2 months agoA run-down sports facility in Chorley is set to get a new pavilion which will mean football can once again be played on the site. The Gillet Playing Fields in […]
2 months ago Broughton padel courts officially open at village’s tennis clubBroughton and District Tennis Club’s new padel courts have officially opened. Blog Preston reported back in May about the planning application for the new courts which have been built on […]
2 months ago Royal Preston Hospital cricket tournament raises £1,650 for Baby BeatA trio of cricket teams, made up of staff based at the Royal Preston Hospital have raised £1,650 for mothers and babies charity, Baby Beat. The teams, all drawn from […]
2 months ago Preston dealership renews football sponsorship in memory of much missed colleagueA Preston motor dealership has renewed its sponsorship of a youth football team’s kit in memory of a dearly missed colleague. This season, the under-12s team at Springfields FC will […]
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