
Global Recycling Day 2023 - How to Help in Lancashire

Global Recycling Day is an annual event celebrated on March 18th to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and is an opportunity for individuals around the world to come together and take action towards a more...

How To Make Moving Home In Preston Fun For Children

Children often feel anxious when they are told that they are going to be moving home. They are concerned about whether they will like their new home, whether they will be able to see their friends, and...

How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Spaces in Chorley This Winter

Even in Winter you can make the most of your Chorley rental property's outdoor space and getting on top of small jobs now means that it will be ready for you to enjoy in the sunshine whenever it...

Campaign Launched to Highlight Preston

A new social media campaign #MyPreston, driven by the University of Central Lancashire, has been launched with a video to highlight the very best of working, living and socialising in Preston.
The campaign...

Simple Storage Solutions for Residents in Preston to Banish Clutter

So you’ve tried selling off your unused items, have taken everything that doesn’t spark joy to the charity shop and yet you are still struggling to keep your home free of clutter. One of the main causes of clutter in a home...

Preston Residents! Turn Your Clutter Into Cash

The first thing I always notice when I walk into a house is the amount of clutter there is. We are quite simply a nation of secret and sometimes not so secret hoarders. It’s rare for me to visit a home that is completely...

How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space During the Colder Months

Your garden or outdoor space really comes into its own during the Summer months. Flowers bloom, birds sing and the sunshine basks everything in a warm and welcoming glow that entices us outside. You would be forgiven for...

Emergency Services Day

Today, 9 September, is Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day.
How it started
Since the pandemic we are all well aware of just how much our emergency services do for us. We can all remember...

Money Saving Tips to Help with the Rising Cost of Living in Preston

The rising cost of living is affecting everyone in Preston, Leyland, Chorley and the surrounding areas and online forums are buzzing with tips on how to reduce your outgoings. If you need some money saving tips then look no...

Read All about It: Seven Ways to Get Young People in Leyland Reading

How to Raise an Enthusiastic Reader
In the run-up to International Literacy Day on 8 September, this article shares ways to promote good literacy skills among children and teenagers in Leyland, Chorley and...

How to Ease Your Children Back into School

As term time approaches in Leyland, Chorley and Preston, those endless days of trying to entertain your bored and restless kids are almost over. No more irritable teenagers sleeping until 2pm, no more spirited little ones...

This Love is Fur Real: Celebrating International Dog Day in Chorley

It’s International Dog Day next Friday, 26 August – a chance to celebrate our cute, cuddly, devoted and dribbly four-legged friends in Chorley, Preston, Leyland and Blackburn.
From sprightly Springers to loyal...

How to Make Sure That Your Plants Don't Suffer if You Have a Hosepipe Ban

We’ve all been enjoying the recent hot weather. However, water companies have struggled to keep up with demand during such a prolonged dry period resulting in them imposing a hosepipe ban in many parts of the country. For...

Instagram Inspo for Your Leyland Home

In this quick read, we’ve pulled together some of the most popular interior design profiles on Instagram to give you some inspiration for your Leyland, Preston or Chorley home.
Are you fed up with bland magnolia...

The Safe Way to Let Chorley, Preston or Leyland Children Play in Your Street

We all know that kids these days spend more time indoors (often on screens) and less time running around outside. If you’re a parent or carer in Chorley, Leyland or Preston frustrated by this trend, read on to learn how some...

How Preston Homeowners Can Take Their Garden to the Next Level

If you’re hoping to entertain friends or family at home this summer in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or Blackburn, check out the latest must-have outdoor gadgets and accessories. A two-minute read.
Spending time in your...

School Holidays Looming and Forgot to Book a Holiday? Places to Go in the UK

And just like that, it’s the school holidays again. Six arduous weeks of keeping the kids amused, and the house in one piece. Oh, and to add to this woeful mix, you’ve forgotten to renew your passport and there’s no...

Our Local Food Banks Need You

The cost of living crisis is affecting more people than ever before, and sadly, it’s set to get worse, as many more households in Preston, Chorley, Leyland and Blackburn are turning to food banks to supplement their supplies....

Plastic Free July: Do Your Bit to Help the Planet

Easy Ways Preston Residents Can Support Plastic Free July
It’s time for Preston to turn the tide on single-use plastics going to landfill or winding up in our oceans and waterways. A three-minute read.
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How to Smarten Up Your Kitchen on a Tight Budget

Budget-Friendly Kitchen Refurb Tips for Lancashire Homeowners
Discover how to make your kitchen look fresh and modern without spending a fortune in this two-minute read.
Smartening up your kitchen...

How to Keep Your Lancashire Home Safe for Children

Make child safety a priority in your home by following these useful tips. A two-minute read.
Children are bundles of energy, who love to run, jump, touch and taste. Unfortunately, sometimes this curiosity can lead to...

Britain’s Quirkiest Homes

Come on, admit it. We all love taking a sneaky peek at someone’s home. It’s always interesting to see how other people live, that’s why property programmes are so popular.
There’s nothing more fascinating than...

Top Tips for Making Your Family’s Home Move Stress-Free

How to Settle Your Kids into Your New Lancashire Home
Moving house is stressful, moving house with kids… well, that can be a recipe for meltdowns, tantrums, and sleepless nights.
As parents, you’re...

Walk This Way: Do Your Bit for Your Children and the Planet

Let’s Make Walk to School Week a Success in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley
Find out why it’s time to ditch your car and walk to school with your children instead. A two-minute read.
Want to reduce carbon...

Why Your Windows Matter

All You Need to Know about Double Glazing for Your Lancashire home
Before you were a property owner, chances are windows were something you just looked out of to take in the view. You probably didn’t give them much thought...

Six Ways to Celebrate National Gardening Week in Lancashire

Do something positive for you, your community, and the planet’s health by celebrating National Gardening Week. A two-minute read.
There’s nothing quite like a bit of digging, watering, or pruning to calm the nerves...

Is the Internet Frying Your Brain?

Five Ideas for People in Lancashire with Focus Fatigue
What impact do constant scrolling and swiping have on your ability to focus, reflect, and connect? A two-minute read.
If you can’t read two pages of a book...

Let’s Support World Earth Day – Everyday

In this two-minute read, we look at what we can all do to play a part in the fight against climate change.
It’s never been more evident in human history that we...

Why Do We Give Chocolate Eggs at Easter?

The History of Chocolate
Hold on to your waistbands, Easter is here. That festival where no matter your age, clothes size, or BMI, you’re allowed to eat as much chocolate as you want.
So, while the kids run around...

Mark Stress Awareness Month By Helping Others in Lancashire

Whichever way you look at it, modern life is stressful. And the 2020s? Well so far, this new decade has caused unparalleled levels of stress.
Whether it’s the pressure of daily life, the juggling of responsibilities,...

The Bank of Mum and Dad Comes to the Rescue

Why First-Time Movers in Lancashire Are Banking on Mum and Dad
This two-minute read looks at parents’ integral role in helping young people get on the property ladder.
There’s one financial institution that...

World Sleep Day: How to Get a Good Night’s Slumber

Today is World Sleep Day so let’s look at why a good night’s kip is so important. (A three-minute read.)
The pandemic has impacted almost every area of our lives, including our ability to enjoy a deep and blissful...

Dog Theft Awareness Day: How to Keep Your Pooch Safe

As a nation of pet lovers, it’s no surprise that dog ownership increased significantly during the pandemic. Unfortunately, so did the number of dog thefts. There were more than 2,000 reported incidents in 2020 and this number...

International Women’s Day: Let’s Celebrate Four Influential Brits

To mark International Women’s Day next Tuesday, we look at four British women who made history in their respective fields. A three-minute, fantastic females-themed read.
They may not be household names, but these four...

Four Home Security Tips for Lancashire Residents

This two-minute read looks at some of the best ways to protect your home and outsmart burglars.
With a raft of high-tech home security gadgets on the market, it’s easier than ever to keep your family, pets, home tech...

Seven Super Ideas to Make the Most of a Spare Room

We look at what you can do with a spare room to ensure you’re making the most out of it in this two-minute read.
Now’s the time to give your spare room some...

Random Acts of Kindness Day is Coming Soon

Sometimes, all it takes is a smile or wave to make someone smile. It’s free, it’s polite and most of all, it’s kind.
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Yes, a whole day dedicated to being nice. Started...

How to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet

Keeping Lancashire’s Kids Safe Online
In this two-minute read, we look at ways to safeguard your kids online.
The internet is a weird and wonderful place. Where else can you find answers to complex questions in...