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How Local Now Helps University of Lancashire Students Make Friends
Starting university is an exciting experience, but meeting new people and making friends isn't always easy. Whether you're moving to Preston for the first time or already studying at the University of Lancashire, finding people who share your interests can make a huge difference to your university.
8 November 2026 · 2 min readWhat Is Local Now? The Free Community App for Preston Neighbours
Local Now is a free UK community app where neighbours borrow, swap skills, give things away and find local businesses. Here is how it works and why strong communities matter.
Preston · 8 November 2026 · 3 min readHow to Plan a Street Party in Preston
Road closures, borrowing tables and getting the whole street involved: a step by step guide for Preston.
Preston · 8 November 2026 · 2 min readBorrow, Don't Buy: The Things Neighbours Lend Most
Ladders, drills, carpet cleaners and slow cookers. The items worth borrowing from a neighbour instead of buying.
Preston · 8 November 2026 · 1 min readHow to Meet New People in Preston
Looking for ways to meet new people in Preston? Whether you've recently moved to the area, want to make new friends or simply fancy trying something different, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with people across Preston and the surrounding Lancashire communities.
Preston · 7 November 2026 · 2 min readRunning Groups in Preston Find Your People with Local Now Get Active and Run Together
Looking for running groups in Preston? Discover local running clubs with Local Now , beginner friendly runs and ways to meet people. Find and organise your local running community with Local.
Preston · 4 November 2026 · 3 min readWhen Money Is Tight, Preston Community Matters: How Sharing Locally Can Help Everyone Get More From Less
There is a growing feeling across the UK that household budgets are being stretched further than ever. Food shopping costs more, energy bills remain a concern, and many families are having to think carefully about where every pound goes.
Preston · 3 November 2026 · 4 min readYour neighbours are closer than you think
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