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Video: 90-year-old volunteer Margaret Mills on getting an MBE

A 90-year-old volunteer from Ingol has told us about being an awarded an MBE. Margaret Mills has been a police volunteer for seven years and says she is “90 years young”. This content is produced in partnership with SpeakUpPreston, training community journalists to tell the stories of Deepdale, St Matthews and Ribbleton.

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Audio: Memories of growing up in St Matthews

Some local history for you, Mike Barton – who now lives in Bamber Bridge – tells us about growing up on Caroline Street, St Matthews and running a local business. Mike Barton talks about growing up in St Matt’s by John Mills This content is produced in partnership with SpeakUpPreston, training community journalists to tell the stories of Deepdale, St Matthews and Ribbleton.

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