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Five more confirmed coronavirus cases in Preston and South Ribble during Saturday May 9

A sign stating coronavirus had suspended work Pic: Joseph Gudgeon Preston and South Ribble saw a total of five new confirmed coronavirus cases during the course of Saturday (May 9). The government updated their running totals of coronavirus cases during […]

4 years ago
Roads in Preston and South Ribble to be repaired after Storm Ciara and Dennis damage

The River Ribble broke its banks during both Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis this winter Pic: Tony Worrall Urgent repairs to roads and pathways across Lancashire are to take place in the next six months. Lancashire County Council is set to sign off £1.63million in repairs across the […]

4 years ago
Lorry fire shut the M55 and M6 at Preston during Saturday evening

The lorry could be seen burning on the hard shoulder of the motorway Pic: Highways England A lorry driver escaped from their burning vehicle during Saturday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent four crews to deal with a lorry on fire on the M6. The […]

4 years ago
How UCLan students and staff have volunteered during the coronavirus pandemic

Two pensioners being made a cup of tea before social distancing was introduced Pic: People's Health Trust Staff and students at Preston’s university have been helping the city’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. The University of Central Lancashire has released details of the work they’ve been […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Work resumes on Preston tram test track in Deepdale

Work taking place off Skeffington Road Pic: Simon Holmes/Blog Preston Long-stalled plans for a test tram line in Deepdale has seen work re-commence. Preston Trampower have begun to clear land on the former Longridge to Preston railway. Contractors were seen […]

4 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus confirmed cases now being reported daily

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston Coronavirus figures are now being reported at every council level in Lancashire. This means daily Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire totals for confirmed cases are being kept updated and made […]

4 years ago
Preston bar PLAU wins national award

PLAU vaults after the renovation Pic: Rose Peploe PLAU Gin and Beer House has won the Best Conversion to Pub Use award by CAMRA and Historic England. The building, which is situated at 115 Friargate, dates back to […]

4 years ago
Fulwood veteran gets surprise visit from the Prime Minister on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

A centenarian from Fulwood had a surprise visit from Boris Johnson on VE Day. Speaking on a live video link, the prime minister thanked Ernie Horsfall, 102, for his efforts […]

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