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Preston’s ‘strong cultural and creative community’ highlighted as Lancashire revives bid for UK City of Culture 2025

County Hall in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall The Lancashire 2025 team has submitted an expression of interest for UK City of Culture 2025 following the axing of the original bid last month. The three-year process, in which […]

3 years ago
Plungington Hotel listed as an Asset of Community Value

The Plungington Hotel Pic: Tony Worrall With the help of local community groups, businesses, customers and previous tenants – Friends of The Plungington Hotel submitted a detailed application to have the pub listed as an ‘Asset […]

3 years ago
Preston Samaritans appeal for support following difficult year for fundraising

The Preston Samaritans have appealed for public support following a difficult 17 months under lockdown. The charity has been unable to complete its usual fundraising activities, impacting its ability to […]

3 years ago
Preston City Council supporting campaign to help victims of domestic abuse

Stock photo of woman in domestic abuse situation Preston City Council is supporting a Lancashire-wide campaign aiming to raise awareness of domestic abuse and provide information on how victims can access support. The campaign comes at a time […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Petition started to overturn Lancashire County Council’s decision to pull out of City of Culture 2025 bid

County Hall in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall A petition has been started after Lancashire County Council withdrew its support for the UK City of Culture 2025 bid with no reasonable explanation. County Councillor Alan Vincent, Deputy Leader […]

3 years ago
Age UK Lancashire hosts Covid-secure ‘Break Out’ fundraising event in Broughton

Age UK Lancashire has hosted its first Covid-secure fundraising event in Broughton. The charity event, Break Out, was supported by local business owners and leaders. It saw five participants locked […]

3 years ago
Preston McDonald’s volunteers fundraise £11,000 during district litter pick

Over 100 McDonald’s volunteers have collected rubbish along 47 miles of Lancashire and raised more than £11,000 for charity. Volunteers from 16 restaurants joined forces to clean the distance from […]

3 years ago
Fulwood schoolgirl uses baking skills to raise over £700 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

A 9-year-old Fulwood schoolgirl has raised £724 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation using baking skills developed over lockdown. Saara Ali spent lockdown selling her baked items for charity through her Instagram […]

3 years ago
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