Sammy the Indian Python slid into a Southport school to help pupils learn about pets. Children at Presfield Special School on Preston New Road, Southport, who have moderate learning difficulties, christened the 8ft snake from Southport Aquarium Supplies, Sammy the snake. Sammy and the children are pictured with Dawn Molineux of Southport Aquarium Supplies Photo: RETRO
Artistic youngsters at a Preston primary school have won a competition, organised by Asda at Fulwood, Preston, which called on schoolchildren of all ages to enter with paintings of their choice. Children at Sherwood Primary School took up the challenge. The winners, pictured from left, are: Emma Watson, Graham Seymour, Jamie Hall, Nick Webster, Gemma Quin, and Carol Whitbourn Photo: RETRO
International athletics star Steve Tunstall set the pace for runners pounding the streets of south Preston as part of Hutton Grammar School's gala. The British cross-country champion, who lives in Preston, started the five-miles race and more than 100 athletes took part Photo: RETRO