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The BBC has urged UK residents to nominate everyday heroes for this year’s Make a Difference Awards. In 2021, three Preston organisations won accolades at BBC Radio Lancashire’s awards. JJeffect […]

3 years ago Ribbleton RSPCA scrambles to protect animals after youths light fire yards from enclosures

Ribbleton RSPCA staff yesterday rushed to protect their animals as firefighters battled a grass fire lit by youths near the centre on Longridge Road. In a Facebook video on Tuesday 22 March, […]

3 years ago Mayor of Preston appeal raises over £3,000 for Ukraine relief

A local Ukraine relief appeal has provided over £3,000 to the Polish Red Cross in Preston’s twin city, Kalisz. The Mayor of Preston’s appeal raised the funding over two weeks […]

3 years ago South Ribble Borough Council pledges support to those affected by Ukraine conflict

South Ribble Council has pledged its support to Ukrainian refugees and people that remain on the ground facing war with Russia. South Ribble Borough Council promised to do ‘all it can’ […]

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Advertisement Literacy charity Read Easy Preston celebrates first birthday in Moor Park

A local literacy charity has celebrated its first birthday with 22 supporters and volunteers during an event in Moor Park. On Friday 11 March, Read Easy Preston attended Moor Park […]

3 years ago Lostock Hall girl creates ‘Stand with Ukraine’ mugs to support relief effort

A five-year-old South Ribble girl who felt moved by the war in Ukraine has raised £268 by making mugs to help fund the relief effort. Eden Buckley, who lives in […]

3 years ago Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Lancashire Resilience Hub to mark pandemic achievements

Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle has visited a local mental health hub to celebrate its achievements during the pandemic. On Friday 11 March, the Chorley MP […]

3 years ago Preston residents invited to walk Morecambe Bay for Rosemere Jubilee celebrations

Rosemere Cancer Foundation is searching for families and friends to join a walk across Morecambe Bay with the Queen’s Guide to the Sands. Registration is now open for the 2022 […]

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