Preston headteacher given Unsung Hero award for helping community deal with loss of Saffie-Rose Roussos

Jun 22, 2022

Hello,

Today we're sharing six stories to celebrate the incredible achievements of people across Lancashire.

First up, the headteacher of Tarleton Community Primary School in Preston has been handed a national unsung hero award.

Chris Upton is being recognised for helping his school and local community through the tragic death of one of his pupils, Saffie-Rose Roussos, in the Manchester Arena terror attack.

We're also shining a light on St Catherine’s Hospice as it celebrated the return of its Moonlight and Memories walk at the weekend.

Hundreds took part in the walk which is the Lostock Hall hospice’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

Plus, a stroke survivor has walked 29 miles to raise money for the Stroke Association and Preston North End midfielder Daniel Johnson hails 'unbelievable' support after season card sales.

You can read all of these stories and more below.

Until next time,

Julia

Audience Editor

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