This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
YouTubers explore derelict section of Lancaster Canal tracing Preston routeA YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring a derelict section of the Lancaster Canal which runs under Preston city centre. ‘Explore the UK’ posted the video last month […]
2 months ago Current Lancashire Police deputy chief constable to take on top roleThe current deputy chief of Lancashire Police is to become the new head police officer for the county. Sacha Hatchett has been announced as the new Chief Constable. She will […]
2 months ago Preston entrepreneur recognised by United Nations for services to gender equalityA Preston entrepreneur has been honoured at the UN Women UK Awards. Lee Chambers, the psychologist and founder of Male Allies UK, won the Changemaker Award at a ceremony in […]
2 months ago Parents give update on Jenson from Ingol after his intense cancer treatmentFive-year-old Jenson Lewis has returned home for a few weeks after undergoing cancer treatment. Jenson was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma after a tumour the size of a tomato was found in […]
2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Ashton woman conceives tale inspired by campervan adventures while nap trapped by new babyA woman from Ashton-on-Ribble has ended up self-publishing a children’s book after becoming nap trapped by her new baby. Emilie Eccles was on maternity leave in early 2023 when she […]
2 months ago Leyland student receives fully funded medical scholarship at UCLanA student from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has received a fully funded medical scholarship. Sumayyah Atcha, 18, was awarded the Livesey Scholarship, which aims to get more people […]
2 months ago Jewellery shop in Preston donates thousands to Rosemere Cancer CharityA jewellers in Preston has donated over £3,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Whittles, on Fishergate, decided to donate to the charity after Sarah Broadbent, the assistant store manager had treatment […]
2 months ago Preston man on his way to run full length of Thailand in 50 days for local orphanagesA man from Preston is well on his way to running the full length of Thailand, which is just over 2,100km, in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in […]
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