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Preston homes to be bought to house Afghan refugees

Preston has been handed more than three quarters of a million pounds in government cash to go towards buying homes for Afghan refugees who have settled in the city. As […]

7 months ago
Preston City of Sanctuary to host series of events for Refugee Week 2022

Preston became a City of Sanctuary in 2017 Pic: kalhh A local asylum seeker group has invited people to a series of events to mark Refugee Week 2022. On Saturday 18 June, from 1pm to 5.30pm, Preston City of Sanctuary […]

2 years ago
Lancashire residents thanked by council after housing Ukrainian nationals

Lancashire Council has thanked local residents for opening their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the war with Russia. Hundreds of people across the county have provided a lifeline to families and […]

2 years ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week March 12 to 18

Signs of spring all across Preston, daffodils in Avenham Park Pic: Tony Worrall Sunshine has finally arrived in Preston, with springtime well on its way and residents looking ahead to the summer. This week, residents have continued to show their support for Ukrainian refugees […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

2 years ago
UCLan launches scholarship to support refugees and asylum seekers

UCLan's Student Centre and Square near the end of the construction project Pic: UCLan UCLan has pledged to offer a place of safety to refugees and asylum seekers by signing up as a supporting organisation of the City of Sanctuary charity. As part of […]

2 years ago
Preston North End fans thanked by club for Ukraine relief donations

Preston North End fans donated items during a match with Bournemouth on Saturday to help Ukrainian refugees facing war with Russia. On Saturday 5 March, the same day as the […]

2 years ago
Sudanese former refugee achieves first-class engineering degree at UCLan

A former refugee who arrived in the UK not knowing much English has found academic success at UCLan. Sami Hary was only 18 when he fled Sudan to escape the […]

2 years ago
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