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Dozens of people answered turnout call for Navy veteran’s funeral in Preston – I was one of them

Ron Banks, right, died aged 99 and his family appealed for people to ensure he had a fitting send off Today I went to the funeral of a total stranger. Ron Banks was 99 when he passed away last month in Preston – but that only tells half the story. […]

6 months ago
Preston navy veteran returns to Falklands after four decades

A group of veterans embarked on a touching journey from the 18th – 26th of March, marking their return to the Falklands for the first time since the conflict of […]

12 months ago
UCLan renews pledge to Armed Forces Covenant

UCLan has held a special ceremony to renew its 2017 support pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant. Colonel Darren Doherty, Commander North West Region, and UCLan’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Graham Baldwin, […]

3 years ago
Royal Navy helicopter seen over Fulwood

The helicopter was seen landing and taking off at Fulwood Barracks Pic: Jason Taylor A military helicopter was spotted snapping pictures over Preston. City residents on lockdown looked to the skies while out in their gardens to see a Royal Navy Wildcat in the […]

5 years ago
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Notable people of Preston: Sydney Knowles BEM, a Preston born hero

Part one: Sydney’s early life in Preston Sydney Knowles was one of a handful of men to occupy a unique place in naval history for his daring deeds, during and […]

11 years ago
Preston to adopt Royal Navy ship at Riversway Festival

HMS Charger The people of Preston will adopt one of the Royal Navy’s ships as part of the Riversway Festival. In a special ceremony to mark the Preston Guild, HMS Charger, will […]

13 years ago
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