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Crowdfunder launched to save Preston’s Grade II listed Harris Institute

A group set up to save the Grade II listed Harris Institute – School of Art building has launched a crowdfunding campaign with the aim of bringing the building back […]

10 months ago
Preston woman awarded one year of free lawn treatments

Sheila Jones, from Preston has been chosen to receive a year’s worth of free lawn treatments to help her maintain the sanctuary she’s worked hard to create. Nominated by her […]

11 months ago
Preston Guild Wheel walk returns on Good Friday

Walking the Guild Wheel at Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Photography The seventh edition of the Preston Guild Wheel walk will be taking place on Good Friday. This year the 21 mile walk is dedicated to loved ones who people are […]

12 months ago
Preston entrepreneur Luke Massie taking on Ironman for youth charity

Luke Massie, CEO and founder of Lancashire business Vibe, has achieved success as a businessman and has now set his sights on becoming an Ironman. The 30-year-old entrepreneur from Preston is […]

12 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Campaign launches to restore ‘buried and forgotten’ Preston Basin site

Site of Preston Basin in 2022, at the head of the former basin Pic: Restoring Preston Basin campaign A new campaign is proposing to repurpose the Preston Basin of the Lancaster Canal. The Restoring Preston Basin campaign wants to see the site of the 300 feet (91 metre) […]

1 year ago
Campaign to save hub helping Preston NHS staff with psychological impact of COVID-19

Sir Lindsay Hoyle visited the Lancashire and South Cumbria Resilience Hub last year A campaign is aiming to save the Lancashire and South Cumbria Resilience Hub after the government ceased funding. The service was set up in 2020 to offer psychological support to […]

1 year ago
The Big PNE Sleep Out returning to Deepdale

Bedding down at the Big PNE Sleep Out which took place on Friday November 15 2019 Pic: Donna Clifford Preston North End is opening its doors again and inviting Prestonians to sleep out and raise essential funds for The Foxton Centre. Based in the heart of the city, The […]

1 year ago
Preston woman walking 7,500 miles around Britain’s coastline for Anthony Nolan charity

Stella Parke Pic: Fran Lens A Preston woman is celebrating her retirement through a 7,500 miles walk around Britain’s eye-watering coastline to raise money for the Anthony Nolan charity. The charity saves the lives of […]

1 year ago
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