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The Sir Tom Finney pub in Penwortham marks half a century of pulling pints

The day Sir Tom Finney opened the pub bearing his name Pic: Sir Tom Finney Penwortham A pub which has been at the heart of life in Penwortham for half a century has been toasting this weekend. The Sir Tom Finney pub in Central Drive, Penwortham, […]

1 month ago
Six parts of Preston’s history and heritage we as a city could make more of

Preston has plenty of heritage and history to shout about – this was the message from a public meeting this week. History is something we’ve covered on Blog Preston for […]

3 months ago
Preston student battles through heartbreak and loss to succeed in PhD

New University of Central Lancashire PhD graduate Dr Kelechi Babatunde. Pic: UCLan A student from Preston has battled two personal difficulties while succeeding in gaining her PhD at the University of Central Lancashire. Dr Kelechi Bukola Babatunde suffered the heartbreak of losing […]

9 months ago
Preston’s disability football centre wins donation in community competition

Sir Tom Finney Disability Soccer Centre team players. A disability football centre based in Preston has won a donation in a community competition. The Sir Tom Finney Disability Soccer Centre has been awarded £600 by local housebuilder, Taylor […]

9 months ago
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Refugee football team recruits three members from Preston’s Sir Tom Finney Soccer Centre

Nelson, Diego's brother. A football team, made up of players who have fled to the UK due to war in their home countries, has recruited three teammates from Preston’s Sir Tom Finney Soccer […]

10 months ago
National Football Museum brings new Pride of the Pitch exhibition to Lancashire Archives in Preston

Dick Kerr's Ladies Football Team, Preston 1920 Pic: Preston Digital Archive A brand new exhibition by the National Football Museum is launching in Preston. Pride of the Pitch chronicles Preston’s footballing icons from the Invincibles team of the 1880s to Dick, […]

1 year ago
Preston Basketball Club celebrates huge growth since the pandemic

Preston Basketball Club playing a match and shooting through the hoop. Preston Basketball Club are celebrating a massive growth since re-opening after the pandemic. The group, run by Shaun Hoyle, Andrew Thrower and Sam Fitzpatrick, have gone from 70 members to […]

1 year ago
New Preston North End shirt honours Sir Tom Finney

Greg Cunningham, Alan Browne and Kian Best model the Sir Tom Finney inspired shirt Pic: Preston North End Preston North End have revealed a limited edition shirt in memory of Sir Tom Finney. The shirt will be worn in the Sky Bet Championship fixture against Middlesbrough at Deepdale […]

1 year ago
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