This category relates to all things to do with sport in Preston.
Ashton resident overcomes fear of water to swim English ChannelAn 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 HindochaSome 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 parkA 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 seriesFreddie 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 crashFreddie 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 retiresSimon 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 runEmmaus 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 heightsPreston’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 […]
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