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James Woodhouse and his classmates on their visit to Leyland Trucks An eight-year-old boy has raised almost £1,000 for St Catherine’s Hospice. James Woodhouse was one of 110 riders to take part in Leyland Truck’s 2019 Factory…
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Graham (left) and Chris with pro boxer Lisa Whiteside on her first visit to Brig ‘n’ Barrel A Bamber Bridge micropub has been named in the Campaign for Real Ale’s Good Beer Guide 2020. Brig ’n’ Barrel in Station Road has been…
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Pic: Tony Worrall Looking for something to do this weekend? See our list below for things to do in Preston this weekend.. Friday 20 September Little Book Swappers Club – 9.30am – St Aidan’s Church HallGet your little ones…
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Shimmer Tree by Dan Fox will be at Brief Encounter Preston city centre will be alive with light and sound during Friday evening for Brief Encounter. Preston City Council has confirmed which roads will be closed for the mini version of …
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Students have access to new equipment including music recording studios Ever fancied recording your own music, hosting a radio show or taking part in a TV show? Students at Fulwood Academy are getting a taste of life in the media…
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The face of concentration as Mark attempts to slip through wires carrying 10,000 volts A Ribbleton man is travelling to Atlanta to take on the World’s Toughest Mudder. Mark Barkworth is raising money for Cash for Kids with the 24-hour…
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Zaheer Hussain was at the centre of the video which surfaced online Preston City Council says it will review taxi driver Zaheer Hussain’s licence in light of the CPS decision not to charge him with any offence. Hussain, 41, was seen…
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Pic: engin akyurt from Pixabay A newly-formed group is offering one-to-one and group sessions to help Preston’s men manage their mental health. Menhear was formed in April 2019 by William Killeen. The non-profit organisation’s mission…
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Drop-in sessions are being held across Preston to find new foster carers. The informal sessions will take place over the next few weeks as part of Lancashire County Council’s drive to find new carers. Foster carers and staff from…
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Kathryn Baron, described by one former pupil as a “truly inspirational woman” Hundreds of pupils have paid tribute to a much-loved teaching assistant who died last week. Kathryn Baron worked at Corpus Christi Catholic High…
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