This category relates to all things to do with sport in Preston.
Former Preston North End goalkeeper subjected to ‘disgusting, prolonged’ abuseA former Preston North End footballer has spoken out about abuse he faced in a fixture on New Year’s Day. Goalkeeper Connor Ripley, who played for PNE between 2019 and […]
3 months ago Tributes to popular Preston man who made ‘massive contribution’ to Sunday league footballTributes have been paid to Preston man Anthony (Tony) Dilworth, who died on Christmas Eve. Described as “well known, well liked and hugely respected by everyone who met him”, Tony […]
3 months ago Wigan Warriors visit cancer patients at Royal Preston Hospital in touching traditionPlayers from Wigan Warriors visited cancer patients at Rosemere Cancer Centre’s in-patient Ribblesdale Ward on December 22, giving out Christmas presents and spreading festive cheer. The Superleague champions have visited […]
3 months ago Lecturer at Preston’s University crowned two-time European powerlifting championA sports and exercise science lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has won gold at the European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in Estonia. Bobbie Butters, team GB athlete, […]
3 months ago Advertisement Advertisement DLN Dance School in Penwortham awarded fifteen world champion titlesDLN dance school represented England in the World Street Dance Championships in London on December 9 and 10, walking away with fifteen World Champion Titles. The small dance school is […]
3 months ago Controversial plans for Ashton Park football facilities waved through behind closed doorsControversial plans to build new football facilities in a Preston park have been approved. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that the revamp of Ashton Park was agreed during […]
3 months ago Preston Olympian launches SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24Preston’s Team GB Olympic bronze medallist Holly Bradshaw inspired schoolchildren with her career achievements at the launch of the SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24. Held at James Hall and Co. […]
4 months ago Santos and family came from Cameroon with nothing and now football in Preston has given them hope and safetyThere are currently over 360,000 asylum seekers and refugees in the UK, but what is life like once they have finally obtained permission to stay in this country? We met […]
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