Menu

child poverty

Number of children living in poverty in Preston falls

Councillor Matthew Brown The number of children living in poverty in Preston has fallen according to a new report. The statistics from End Child Poverty show the numbers have reduced from 36% in […]

2 years ago
Preston baby bank makes urgent appeal for preloved cots

Soft toy in a cot Pic: congerdesign from Pixabay A Preston baby bank is appealing for preloved cots for families in need. Baby Branches, which was established in 2018, aims to reduce child poverty by collecting preloved baby items and redistributing them […]

5 years ago
Opinion: How Preston’s child poverty conference opened my eyes to harsh reality of our city

A hobby horse needing a lick of paint in a city park Pic: Tony Worrall A hobby horse needing a lick of paint in a city park Pic: Tony Worrall As a Fulwood born-girl, I came away from the child poverty conference at The Salvation […]

6 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Preston in pictures Look what the Storms have swept in....Preston docks outer gates hold back recent flood debris (including 2 dead sheep) 16th February 2014 ©Look what the Storms have swept in....Preston docks outer gates hold back recent flood debris (including 2 dead sheep) 16th February 2014 ©River Ribble seen from Preston Dock 'Bull Nose' looking West towards the Town centre in winter sunshine on 16th February 2016 ©Bus Station @ PrestonPreston Bus Station SquareWest Highlander Preston to Mallaig Scotland 25th-27th September 2009Preston Grasshoppers 30 - 32 Chester-6718.jpgLostock Hall Preston Lancashire 1st August 1968 View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails