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Former Penwortham head boy and girl reunite after 66 years

The first Head Boy and Girl at Penwortham Priory Academy were reunited after almost 66 years and met the current students in the posts. 82-year-old Sonia Ward (nee Taylor) visited […]

2 years ago
Animal Magic weekend returns to WWT Martin Mere

After three years Animal Magic is returning the WWT Martin Mere Saturday 24th September and Sunday 25th September. Families will be able to get close to animals including meerkats, sea […]

2 years ago
Preston author shortlisted for BBC short story award

Preston author Jenn Ashworth has been shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. Jenn is a Betty Trask Award winner, and she has been nominated for her story ‘Flat […]

2 years ago
Fulwood grandfather walks 22-miles in tribute to son-in-law

A grandfather from Fulwood has raised over £500 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation after taking on a 22-mile walk. 68-year-old John Farnden visited his daughter Amanda in Berkshire and her family […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement UCLan remains 10th in North West in latest Times Good University Guide rankings

Students on UCLan's Preston Campus The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 have been announced and UCLan has been placed at 107 nationally. The university sits at number 10 among North West […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Encounter Festival road closures in Preston city centre

The red canopy is part of the Lancashire Encounters Festival There will be road closures for the Lancashire Encounter Festival this weekend. The closures will allow for several different events to take place including the torchlight procession on Saturday evening. […]

2 years ago
Hidden note found in Harris building roof vent

The Harris Building at the University of Central Lancashire in Corporation Street Pic: Paul Melling During restoration work at the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) Harris building, a handwritten note dated 2 April 1896 was found. The restoration work on the building’s iconic roof spire […]

2 years ago
Police find missing Bamber Bridge man

South Ribble police have shared that they have found missing Benjamin Peter who was missing from his home in Bamber Bridge. 23-year-old Benjamin was reported missing yesterday from his home […]

2 years ago
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