This category relates to all things to do with the people of Preston.
Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in PrestonA food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]
3 months ago Households in Preston urged to check for climate change letterOver 6000 households in Preston have until Monday to register for the ‘Preston People’s Climate Jury’. The randomly selected households across Preston will have received letters inviting them to register. […]
3 months ago New beauty supplies shop opens in Ashton-on-RibbleA new eyelash and brow supplies shop, aimed at local beauticians, has opened in Preston. The shop named ‘iLASHEDPRO,’ on Blackpool Road at Lane Ends in Ashton-on-Ribble, promises to be […]
3 months ago Allotment art event in Preston hopes to return this summerLast September, plotters from the Serpentine 3 allotment site in Preston arranged a day of ‘Art on the Plots’. The council-run site on Blackpool Road, opposite Moor Park, opened their […]
4 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Resilience Forum members awarded Commendations for counter-terrorism exerciseFour people have been awarded Commendations from Lancashire Police’s Chief Constable Chris Rowley for their efforts in keeping the county safe. Ady Grant, Caroline Stuart, Katherine Bentley and Neil Williams […]
4 months ago Muslim youth group in Preston clean the streets for the New YearMembers of a Muslim youth group in Preston took part in their annual street cleaning event on New Year’s Day. A group of seven from Preston and Blackburn started the […]
4 months ago Tippings family switch off annual Christmas lights after 12 yearsThe Tippings Christmas Lights in Cottam were switched off for the final time after 12 years. On 4 January, the Tipping family pulled the plug on their annual tradition due […]
4 months ago Tributes as Preston jazz legend Harold Salisbury diesTributes are flooding in for Preston jazz legend Harold Salisbury, who has died aged 92. The family confirmed the news on Facebook, saying: “We are very sad to announce that […]
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