This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Film adaptation of Preston novelist’s book to be shown at London Film FestivalA film based on a book by a Preston novelist has been selected to be shown at London Film Festival. Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley was recently turned into a […]
6 months ago Ashton poet’s collection of forgotten stories about working class northern livesAn Ashton-on-Ribble poet has released a new collection featuring working-class northern lives, genealogy and forgotten stories. Dr. Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth’s debut pamphlet, Fleet Salvage, was released by award-winning publisher Broken […]
6 months ago Ashton resident overcomes fear of water to swim English ChannelAn Ashton resident has overcome a fear of water to swim the English Channel. Jemma Wolstencroft made the crossing at the end of August, after months of training. However Jemma’s journey […]
6 months ago Preston filmmaker searching for sponsors to finance low-budget drama set in Ribble ValleyPreston-based production company Factory Noir is looking for sponsors to help finance a low-budget feature film. Reputation is an upcoming psychological crime drama set in the fictional northern town of […]
6 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston entrepreneur launches AI-enhanced legal tool after unfair dismissal caseA Preston entrepreneur has launched an AI-enhanced legal tool after being involved in a case of alleged unfair dismissal. Adrian Bude came up with the idea for LawMate.AI after his […]
6 months ago Preston couple grow ‘first crop of Docks tomatoes’A Preston couple have grown what could be the first crop of tomatoes originating from the Docks. The story began in December 2022 when Victoria and Ste Whiley were out […]
6 months ago Preston singer celebrates release of her latest single after TikTok successA Preston singer is celebrating the release of her latest single after it went viral on TikTok. Becce J’s rework of Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ has provided […]
7 months ago Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams to return for second seriesFreddie Flintoff is set to return to TV screens with a second series of Field of Dreams. Last year, Freddie assembled a cricket team in his hometown of Preston, helping […]
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