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Sir Mark Hendrick confirms he will stand for new Preston seat

Preston MP Mark Hendrick Sir Mark Hendrick has confirmed that he will stand for the eighth time to be Preston’s Labour MP in the next general election. He has been Preston’s MP since a […]

1 year ago
Preston’s leaders condemn Nationalist meeting set to honour far-right figures

Spires on the skyline of Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A group of self-styled “racial nationalists” is set to descend on Preston this weekend for a gathering at which past and current far-right figures will be honoured – including 1930s […]

2 years ago
Colleagues’ sleep out raises £5,000 for Leyland homelessness charity

Key Unlocking Futures sleep out group Colleagues and friends ditched their beds and spent a night under the stars to shine a spotlight on homelessness and raise funds for Leyland-based charity Key Unlocking Futures.  Key Unlocking […]

2 years ago
Preston Mayor visits Royal Cross School to discuss importance of outdoor play and inclusion

Last month, the mayor of Preston visited the children, staff and governors of Royal Cross Primary School for Deaf children in Ashton-on-Ribble. The school, in Elswick Drive, has had an Ofsted […]

2 years ago
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King Charles III Coronation to be celebrated with Big Lunch at Avenham Park

Flower display in Miller Park Pic Janette Hall The Coronation of King Charles III is to be celebrated at Preston city centre’s Avenham Park.   As part of the national Big Lunch initiative to celebrate the occasion, an event […]

2 years ago
Book trader celebrates 45 years at Preston Markets

Derek's Books 45 years with Preston Mayor A Preston Markets trader is celebrating his 45th year of business.  Derek Walsh, 61, has held a stall on the Outdoor Market for more than four decades, but he has […]

2 years ago
Preston Mayor holding Coronation Ball for charity

The new Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby A Preston charity event has been confirmed to raise money for local good causes. The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby, has launched the Mayor of Preston’s Charity Coronation Ball […]

2 years ago
Community comes together to celebrate Beatrice Todd and the women of Winckley Square

Blue Plaque honouring Beatrice Todd in 13 Starkie Street Pic: Preston Mayor, Cllr Neil Darby This International Women’s Day, a remarkable Preston woman who fought strongly for women’s rights was commemorated with a blue plaque in Winckley Square Gardens. The special event took place in […]

2 years ago
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