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Preston woman’s new book teaches young people how to recycle

Author Nicole Grealis has self-published new book Felix The Fox Turns Green A Preston woman has published a new book on how to teach and encourage young people to recycle from an early age to help play a role in protecting the […]

2 years ago
UCLan Honorary Fellow recognised with invitation to Queen’s Garden Party

A UCLan Honorary Fellow known for his volunteer work has attended the final 2022 Queen’s Garden Party. Russell Hogarth was invited for his role as the Chair of the UCLan […]

2 years ago
Preston Hindu temple lights beacon to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Preston’s BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir joined thousands of celebrants last weekend by lighting a beacon to mark the Jubilee. On Thursday, 2 June 2022, the temple joined others across the UK […]

2 years ago
In pictures: Preston celebrates and hosts Platinum Jubilee street parties

Her Majesty The Queen celebrated 70 years of service last weekend as residents across Preston took to the streets to throw Platinum Jubilee street parties. On Sunday, 6 February 2022, […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Exploring Preston’s Box Market

Record fair at Preston Box Market Pic Lisa Brown Over the past few weeks, Blog Preston has been running a series of articles exploring Preston Markets. In this, the final instalment, we visit the Box Market. The Box Market […]

2 years ago
Meeting Preston’s Battle Rap Champion Aaron Bond

Aaron (Bizzo) Bond - Premier League Battles A Preston man has won multiple honours including Premier Battle’s official UK Championship title, he is passionate about what he does and wants more people to join on a similar […]

2 years ago
Recognition in Queen’s Birthday Honours for UCLan astrophysicist

Dr Megan Argo An astrophysicist from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services to Girlguiding during the pandemic. Dr Megan Argo has […]

2 years ago
Preston Police Officer crowned Police Sport UK National Badminton Champion

PC Ashley Gibson - winner of Mixed Doubles Champion PC Ashley Gibson from Preston Police has won the coveted title of Mixed Doubles Champion in the Police Sport UK National Badminton Championships. The event was held in Hatfield, Hertfordshire […]

2 years ago
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