This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Freddie Flintoff pictured for first time since Top Gear crashFreddie Flintoff has been pictured for the first time since his Top Gear accident. The TV presenter and former England captain was injured while filming at the BBC show’s test track last […]
7 months ago Preston North End’s legendary Deepdale Duck mascot retiresSimon Nash has retired from his role as the legendary Deepdale Duck. Simon – who works behind the bar at The Orchard Craft Beer Bar in the city – became […]
7 months ago Livesey and Toulmin, Preston press barons and entrepreneursWhereas Walton-le-Dale born Joseph Livesey (1794 -1884) is best known as a social reformer, he was also a businessman. In 1816 he went into partnership with John Toulmin and founded […]
7 months ago Preston woman shortlisted for young entrepreneur of the year awardAn Ashton-on-Ribble beauty influencer is up for young entrepreneur of the year for setting up her own salon. The Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAs) take place at the Winter Gardens in […]
7 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Marie Curie appeals for volunteers in PrestonEnd of life charity Marie Curie is calling for volunteers across Preston to join a new Fundraising Group to help raise vital funds for people with a terminal illness and […]
7 months ago Progress Housing Group inviting people to join Cultural Celebration in LeylandProgress Housing Group is inviting people to celebrate the rich diversity of the community with an event next month. The Cultural Celebration will take place at Leyland Methodist Church Hall, […]
7 months ago Powerful exhibition on Ukrainian women coming to LeylandA powerful exhibition featuring Ukrainian women photographed in parts of Lancashire that have helped them to reclaim a sense of power has begun its library tour this week. The Place […]
7 months ago Second European award success for UCLan professorA University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) professor has won a European entrepreneurial award for the second year running. Ahmed Onsy, Professor of Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems Engineering and Associate Dean […]
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