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Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams wins foster award

Adnan was one of the stars from the Flintoff documentary Pic: The Fostering Network Adnan captured the hearts of millions during the BBC documentary as Freddie formed a new cricket team in Preston.

5 months ago
Freddie Flintoff speaks publicly for first time since serious car crash

Andrew Flintoff speaks as he presents Tom Hartley with his England cap Pic: England Cricket/X Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was badly injured in a crash during the filming of Top Gear. He was filmed speaking during the presentation of Tom Hartley's first England cap.

6 months ago
Spectacular sporting season for Longsands girls

Longsands Community Primary School girls football team It’s been a spectacular season for girls sport at Longsands Community Primary School. In football, the girls won the Preston Primary Schools Championship League with 44 goals scored and none conceded. […]

8 months ago
Lancashire Cricket submit plans for first-class Farington sports centre

Farington view toward the pavilion - Artist's impression Pic: Lancashire County Council A planning application has been submitted to create a new high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county. Led by Lancashire County Council, the proposed development for Lancashire Cricket […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams granted asylum

Adnan playing cricket Pic: Lancashire County Council One of the boys who took part in Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams project has been granted asylum. Adnan is a refugee from Afghanistan and has been living with his […]

2 years ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 30 to August 5

Daffodils in Preston city centre with the Harris and Cenotaph behind Pic: Tony Worrall Last weekend saw the return of the popular Chorley Flower Show, with around 11,000 attendees enjoying the sunshine near the Grade II-listed Astley Hall. Elsewhere in the region, encouraging news for […]

2 years ago
Freddie Flintoff visits Preston Vocational Centre during filming

Freddie Flintoff visited Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) in April while filming an episode of Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams. The show on BBC One shows Freddie teaching cricket to young […]

2 years ago
City Deal chief to leave Lancashire County Council

Stephen Young on site at Cuerden A senior county council officer has announced that he is leaving his job for a new position at Halton Borough Council. Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport and Community Services […]

2 years ago
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