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How Preston and South Ribble’s coronavirus infection rate has changed in final week of January, new weekend Covid cases and lockdown will only be ‘eased slowly’

The boarded up Black Horse Pub in Preston city centre during a quiet day in lockdown Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and South Ribble’s Covid-19 infecton rates have begun falling in the past week, but still remain above or where they were during the second lockdown in November. New cases […]

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Prestonians urged to #BeAWinterFriend and stay in touch with loved ones

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, The Speaker of the House of Commons, has added his backing to Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust’s (LSCft) partnership campaign to beat loneliness and help those […]

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UCLan students lead UK fundraiser to help families of healthcare workers who have died from Covid-19

A mural at the Northern Way pub about coronavirus Pic: Tony Worrall Two University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) medical students are leading a national fundraiser to help the families of healthcare workers who have died from Covid-19. Sai Pillarisetti and Mustafa Boorenie […]

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Latest Preston planning applications for January 18 to January 22

Preston City Council town hall. Pic: Tony Worrall Below are the planning applications registered with Preston City Council between January 18 and January 22. To see more applications in Preston or where you live, follow this link. Single storey rear extension […]

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Latest South Ribble planning applications for week beginning 25 January

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 25 January. For more planning applications in South Ribble, or where you live, click this link. Application to […]

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Preston celebrities back Harris fundraising campaign

Eric Knowles and Lubaina Himid inside the Harris Pic: The Harris Preston charity Friends of the Harris has won the backing of two local celebrities in its campaign to raise £25,000 towards the #HarrisYourPlace plans. Turner Prize winner Professor Lubaina Himid and TV personality Eric […]

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The Masked Singer’s ‘Sausage’ inadvertently raises money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Rosemere Cancer Foundation have unexpectedly benefited from a donation thanks to the generosity of the owners of Little Orchard Caravan Park. A Weeton family, mum and son Linda Jane and […]

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An extra 133 police officers have been recruited in Preston and Lancashire in the last year

Police officer wearing a face mask Pic: Lancashire Police Lancashire Police has been bolstered by an additional 133 officers since the government launched a major police recruitment drive over a year ago. The addition of the new officers brings […]

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