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‘Much-loved’ South Ribble councillor Bill Evans passes away aged 62

Tributes have poured in for South Ribble councillor Bill Evans, who has sadly passed away aged 62. Councillor Evans, a much-loved Dad to Hayley and Kim and a dearly loved brother, […]

2 years ago
Ukrainian photographer to raise funds for victims of war with portrait session in Avenham Park

Karina Azlanova Ukrainian freelance photographer and artist Karina Azlanova is holding a portrait session in Avenham Park this Saturday to raise funds for those fleeing the conflict in her home country. Karina, […]

2 years ago
UCLan student’s interior designs chosen for display at Warrington IKEA

Furniture giant IKEA has displayed a UCLan student’s interior designs for thousands of customers to admire at its Warrington store. Roxana Zamfir, 27, caught the eyes of the IKEA interior […]

2 years ago
Lostock Hall girl creates ‘Stand with Ukraine’ mugs to support relief effort

A five-year-old South Ribble girl who felt moved by the war in Ukraine has raised £268 by making mugs to help fund the relief effort. Eden Buckley, who lives in […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Former Preston North End footballer opens up about the dangers of gambling

Clarke Carlisle was born in Preston in 1975 and started his career at Blackpool Pic: The FA An ex-Premier League footballer has spoken about his relationship with gambling in a bid to help others deal with similar problems. Former Blackpool, Burnley and Preston North End player Clarke […]

2 years ago
Preston political leaders unite in tribute to councillor John Browne

Councillor John Browne Preston councillors have paid their respects to Councillor John Browne, who has sadly passed away aged 71. As the longest sitting member of Preston City Council, John worked as Chair […]

2 years ago
‘Deeply loved’ Brookfield councillor John Browne has passed away

Councillor John Browne Councillor John Browne has passed away at the age of 71. Councillor Browne was the longest sitting member of Preston City Council, having served Brookfield since 1983. In a long […]

2 years ago
Kind-hearted Preston market trader donates military items to Ukraine

John Alty runs a stall on Preston's outdoor market Pic: Lisa Brown A kind-hearted man from Preston has donated 15 large boxes of military uniforms, helmets, and military accessories to people in Ukraine on the frontline. John Alty, who runs a stall […]

2 years ago
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