Plenty of readers will remember the 2000s with a profound sense of nostalgia and fondness.
For those who grew up in those days, the times of video tapes, no social media, and a general air of carefree potential will be very appealing indeed and, while most good memories are unfairly rose-tinged, it’s hard to argue that the 2000s wasn’t a peak era for Preston and the UK as a whole...
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For those who grew up in those days, the times of video tapes, no social media, and a general air of carefree potential will be very appealing indeed and, while most good memories are unfairly rose-tinged, it’s hard to argue that the 2000s wasn’t a peak era for Preston and the UK as a whole...
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5. Tennis mad youngsters Andrew Collins, Chloe Bennett, Oliver Rowlands, Frazer Burnie and Joshua Rowlands took part in Play Tennis weekend at Preston College Sports Centre and won themselves a day out at Wimbledon
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6. Howick CE Primary School secretary, Pippa Sladen, with pupils from class 2 at the school in Howick, near Preston, practice for the their walking bus - the first in the county. The scheme is aimed at slashing rush-hour traffic outside the school and improving the health and wellbeing of the children
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7. Tots and mums taking part in a Splashathon event at West View Leisure Centre, Ribbleton, Preston. The event was held to raise money for Tommy's Campaign, the national pregnancy health campaign.
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8. Deputy mayor and mayoress of Preston Rose Kinsella and daughter Elaine Lloyd formally open the florist shop Enchanted Wood in Ashton, Preston, which is owned and will be run by Jayne Dolman (right), and her mother Samantha
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