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A gruelling 27 hours as Bill Hodgson flips giant tyre 10,000 times

Bill in action Pic: Blog Preston A man from Kirkham has flipped a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market. It was all to raise money for Jordan Jones, 26, from Kirkham who has a […]

4 weeks ago
Over 100 people celebrate International Women’s Day at Preston’s Hindu temple

International Women's Day. Pic: Kailash Parekh Over 100 women of all ages and backgrounds celebrated International Women’s Day at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Preston, a sacred Hindu place of worship. The programme, called ‘Celebrating Women: […]

4 weeks ago
Youth Zone appoints ‘proud Prestonian’ as first Chief Executive

Tim Jacques Preston Youth Zone’s first chief executive is a ‘proud Prestonian’ with a career in policing that spans over 37 years. Tim Jacques, who has lived in Preston most of his […]

4 weeks ago
Working a lunchtime shift with Preston’s famous Spud Brothers

Charlotte Jones serving customers on the Hot Potato Tram. Pic: Emilie Mwanza/Blog Preston We visited the TikTok viral Spudbros on Preston’s Flag Market, home to the famous jacket potatoes, boiled new potatoes and parched peas, and became Spudgirls for the day. We were […]

1 month ago
Advertisement Advertisement Woman donates to Chorley Repair Cafe in memory of her late father

Rachel Murray with the cupboard her late father made. A woman has donated boxes of her late father’s tools to the Chorley Repair Cafe, ensuring his memory lives on. Rachel Murray, 43, from Adlington, brought boxes of unopened tools […]

1 month ago
Preston Basketball Club celebrates huge growth since the pandemic

Preston Basketball Club playing a match and shooting through the hoop. Preston Basketball Club are celebrating a massive growth since re-opening after the pandemic. The group, run by Shaun Hoyle, Andrew Thrower and Sam Fitzpatrick, have gone from 70 members to […]

1 month ago
First look at new Preston-based crime film as funding drive continues

Actors James Nelson-Joyce and Kyle Rowe behind the scenes. Pic: Martin Law A first look at the new Lancashire-based feature film ‘Reputation’ has been released. The upcoming psychological crime drama is produced by Preston-based production company Factory Noir and is shot in […]

1 month ago
Dedicated scout volunteer marks 60 years of service with Fulwood group

Elaine France, leaves Fulwood Scout Group after 60 years. Pic: Fulwood Scout Group A dedicated volunteer at Fulwood Scout Group is marking 60 years of service. Elaine France has given her time to the 6th Fulwood Scout Group on Beechway, volunteering for 60 […]

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