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Ashton resident overcomes fear of water to swim English Channel

Jemma Wolstencroft swimming the Channel An Ashton resident has overcome a fear of water to swim the English Channel. Jemma Wolstencroft made the crossing at the end of August, after months of training. However Jemma’s journey […]

6 months ago
Big PNE Sleep Out team speak with BBC Radio Lancashire’s Nishma Hindocha

Some of the team behind the Big PNE Sleep Out at Deepdale joined BBC Radio Lancashire on Tuesday afternoon to update on how things are going. Representatives from The Foxton […]

6 months ago
Peace in football plaque unveiled in Bamber Bridge park

The peace field plaque at Withy Grove Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A call to promote peace in football has been unveiled at Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Funded by South Ribble Borough Council and the Armed Forces Covenant the plaque […]

6 months ago
Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams to return for second series

Freddie Flintoff in Field of Dreams Freddie Flintoff is set to return to TV screens with a second series of Field of Dreams. Last year, Freddie assembled a cricket team in his hometown of Preston, helping […]

7 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Freddie Flintoff pictured for first time since Top Gear crash

Freddie Pic: Freddie Flintoff / Facebook Freddie Flintoff has been pictured for the first time since his Top Gear accident. The TV presenter and former England captain was injured while filming at the BBC show’s test track last […]

7 months ago
Preston North End’s legendary Deepdale Duck mascot retires

Simon Nash as the Deepdale Duck Simon Nash has retired from his role as the legendary Deepdale Duck. Simon – who works behind the bar at The Orchard Craft Beer Bar in the city – became […]

7 months ago
Emmaus Preston offering discounted entry for City of Preston run

Part of The SPAR City of Preston course last year Emmaus Preston is offering reduced entry for people who register for the SPAR City of Preston run and raise money for the homelessness charity.  These special charity places are available […]

7 months ago
Preston teen and UK wheelchair motocross champion set to reach new heights

Tomas Woods Preston’s Tomas Woods, the UK’s top wheelchair motocross athlete, is set to continue competing on the world stage after securing a new sponsorship. Combining BMX and skateboarding tricks, WCMX sees […]

7 months ago
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