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Preston woman to run half marathon to honour 10th anniversary of Melissa Smith’s death

Amber (left) with Melissa in the middle. A 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 people

Jack Whatmough, PNECET's new champions ambassador. Pic: PNECET A 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 matchdays

Deepdale Stadium. Credit: Blog Preston The 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 project

The Larder and Tribe Fitness have partnered to deliver the initiative. A 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 ago
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Heath Charnock facility set to get new pavilion which will ensure return of football

New pavillion, Gillet Playing Fields A 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 club

Padel is popular around the world, and now in Lancashire. Pic: Broughton Padel. Broughton 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 Beat

Cricket match 2024 winning captain presents runner up captain. Pic: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity A 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 colleague

A 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 […]

2 months ago
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