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Four-year-old pylon lover Lucy’s dream comes true with visit to Penwortham substation

Lucy got to build a pylon on her visit to Penwortham substation Pic: National Grid UK / Facebook A four-year-old with a passion for pylons has paid a special visit to Penwortham substation. After seeing mum Sophie’s viral TikTok video about Lucy’s autism journey and interest in electric […]

7 months ago
Disability-aware Warton chippy wins new national fish and chip award

Oliver's Chippy staff with inspiration, son Oliver A Warton chippy has won a new national fish and chip award. Oliver’s Chippy secured The Peter Hill Award, which was launched by food manufacturer Middleton Foods in memory of […]

10 months ago
Leyland teen author with half a million followers raises £350k for autism charities

Charlie Michael Baker with his first book A Leyland teenager has amassed half a million followers on Instagram and raised £350,000 for autism charities in the space of a few months. Charlie Michael Baker’s success has come […]

1 year ago
Broughton mum praises Rainbow Hub nursery

A mum has praised her son’s nursery for the support they have offered her son since he joined. Sarah Dobson’s son, three-year-old Jax from Broughton, has autism and she was […]

2 years ago
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Autistic Preston author publishes young adult book

An autistic Preston author has released a revised edition of a young adult book, complete with his own illustrations. With the support of the Autism Initiatives team at Braid Close […]

2 years ago
Preston teacher nominated for national School Superhero award

A Preston primary school teacher has received a nomination for a national School Superhero award. Claire McCaul, Year 5 teacher at The Blessed Sacrament Primary School, was nominated for the […]

3 years ago
Happy World Autism Awareness Day from Blog Preston!

Today is World Autism Awareness Day, so I’m taking this opportunity to raise awareness of the differences and challenges faced by some people on “The Autistic Spectrum” when interacting with […]

4 years ago
Fulwood man to run 100 miles for charity after son diagnosed with autism

William Cowell with his son William A Fulwood man is undertaking the challenge of a lifetime to raise money for charity after his son was diagnosed with autism. William Cowell, 34, will be taking part in […]

6 years ago
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