Dozens of extra staff are to be recruited as part of an attempt to reduce the “unacceptable delays” faced by Lancashire families needing support for children with special educational needs […]
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Preston Volunteers to support asylum seekers in the city
Preston Volunteers has launched a new project to support people seeking asylum in the city. Working closely with Preston City Council, the project aims to remove cultural and linguistic barriers, […]
Preston’s university wins three categories at Educate North Awards
The University of Central Lancashire has won three of the eight categories it entered at the Educate North Awards. Judges recognised its efforts to improve Lancashire’s socio-economic growth and shone […]
Preston university graduate wins Royal Television Society award for documentary
A graduate from the University of Central Lancashire has won a Royal Television Society (RTS) award. Grace Nixon scooped the Best Factual – Long Form trophy at the North West […]

AI Funding Highlights – SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar
AI funding this week reflects growing global alignment between speed, strategy, and ethics, as governments and investors recalibrate for long-term
Strike Lane Primary School in Freckleton completes switch to academy
A primary school near Preston has become part of the Endeavour Learning Trust. Strike Lane Primary School in Freckleton received approval to become an academy from the Department for Education. […]
“It’s quite an emotional moment” – Preston Youth Zone progress on new city centre site takes shape
Preston Youth Zone partners, patrons, trustees and board members were invited to look around the new site in the city centre, opposite Preston Bus Station. Known as The Vault, the […]
Preston school teacher raising funds to take pupils to meet pen pals on trip to Spain
A school teacher from Preston is aiming to raise funds to take her pupils on a trip to Spain. Mrs Priya Horrocks, a Spanish teacher at Christ The King Catholic […]
Myerscough College staff meet King Charles as vital farmer outreach work is celebrated
Members of Myerscough College’s farming team had the honour of meeting King Charles at Buckingham palace. The King, who is the founding patron of The Royal Countryside Fund, hosted the […]

Olympic gymnast returns to former school in Penwortham
An Olympic gymnast has returned to her former school in Penwortham for a day. Susan Cheesebrough spent a day at Penwortham Priory Academy where she met up with her former […]