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Six parts of Preston’s history and heritage we as a city could make more of

Preston has plenty of heritage and history to shout about – this was the message from a public meeting this week. History is something we’ve covered on Blog Preston for […]

3 months ago
In pictures: Hundreds gather in Ribchester to remember Peter Hargreaves

People line the streets of Ribchester to remember Peter Hargreaves Pic: Dan Martino/National World Images show how hundreds gathered in Ribchester this weekend to remember a man who ‘devoted his life to helping others’. Peter Hargreaves passed away on 20 December, 2024 at the […]

3 months ago
Hundreds line the streets of Ribchester in memory of ‘Big Pete’ Hargreaves

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Ribchester on Sunday (19 January) in memory of beloved Ribchester Rovers Football Club ‘legend’ Peter Hargreaves. Peter unexpectedly passed away at home on […]

3 months ago
Mountain rescue hero who works at BAE Systems Samlesbury is honoured

Kevin Camplin MBE, employee at BAE Systems in Samlesbury. A man who works at BAE Systems in Samlesbury has been recognised on the 2025 New Year Honours List. Kevin Camplin who is part of the manufacturing team at BAE […]

4 months ago
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BAE Systems recruiting for 699 new jobs across Samlesbury, Preston and Warton

At work within BAE Systems Pic: BAE Hundreds of jobs are being created across BAE’s Warton and Samlesbury bases. The aircraft manufacturing division is seeing new apprentice, undergraduate and graduate roles created. A total of 699 jobs […]

5 months ago
BAE Systems at Warton and Samlesbury creating more than 500 new apprentice roles

Two BAE Systems apprentices working in Samlesbury BAE Systems is set to offer new apprenticeship and graduate opportunities around Preston. The company announced that among thousands of roles around the country, with 534 new roles will be […]

1 year ago
Cyber defence industry poised to bring around 2,000 jobs to South Ribble

Lancashire Cyber Festival Lancashire is poised to be at the forefront of “one of the most exciting missions…in the 21st century” when the National Cyber Force (NCF) arrives in the county. That was […]

1 year ago
BAE Systems gives nearly £500k to encourage more girls doing science and tech

BAE System has given a £480,000 donation to help boost digital and cyber skills 8,000 of Lancashire’s young people. The grant over four years to Liverpool-based InnovateHer aims to support […]

2 years ago
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