All posts by Brad Hutchinson
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Longridge Woman Shares Important Message About The Stigma Around Addiction After The Loss Of Her Mum – SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
Hannah Jennings explains the importance of checking in with loved ones and how some people believe that addiction is a choice and not an illness....
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Local Domestic Abuse Charity Is Using Technology To Support Victims During COVID-19 – SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
Preston Domestic Violence Services (PDVS) has faced some tough challenges to continue offering it’s services throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic. The local charity has provided support...
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Local Housing Association Open Pantry to Support Families Who Were Struggling To Afford Grocery Shopping
Community Gateway Association (CGA) are running a scheme to help people in Preston afford food shopping right up until after Christmas. The Purple Pantry is...
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Two Friends Took On A Gruelling 24-hour Endurance Challenge To Raise Money For Children’s Charities
Marcus Harrison cycled on an assault bike for 24 hours straight alongside Greg Dunnings who was on a rowing machine to raise funds for charity....
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Former Abuse Sufferer Speaks Out On The Importance Of Being Open About Mental Health – SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
Rob Murray was in an abusive relationship and felt reluctant to talk to anyone about his problems because of the fear of looking weak. The...
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Penwortham Man Smashes 113-mile Cycling Challenge And Raises Over £2000 For Local Neonatal Charity
Dave Rose took on one of the most gruelling cycling challenges in the UK to raise funds for Baby Beat in memory of his friend’s...
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Real People’s Stories On How Lockdown Had A Negative Effect On Mental Wellbeing – SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
We spoke to local people in Preston to find out how they coped during lockdown and if it had a detirmental effect on their mental...
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Preston Mum Is Real Life Santa Helping To Make Sure Less Fortunate Children Have A Present To Open On Christmas Day
Rachelle Callaghan wants to make sure no child goes without on Christmas day and has been collecting presents to be delivered to those in need....
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Addiction Charity Making Progress In Helping Preston Community Hit Hard By Lockdown – SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
The Tribal Project has been working to support drug and alcohol addicts in Plungington who have struggled on their road to recovery during lockdown. Back...
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Local Cancer Charity Supporter Takes On Walking Challenge For Seventh Year Running In Memory Of Late Nan
Emma Taylor has been fundraising for Rosemere Cancer Foundation Since they cared for her nan and this year has raised over £500 for the charity....