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Mass coronavirus testing to begin in Lancashire from next week

The coronavirus testing site at Preston Markets Pic: Tony Worrall Mass coronavirus testing is to begin across Lancashire during next week after successful pilot projects. Lateral flow testing, means those who are asymptomatic can be tested with the test kits […]

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Preston sees coronavirus infection rate rise as government gives hint on ‘mass vaccinations’ plan

Shoppers out in Preston city centre under the Christmas lights Pic: Paul Melling Preston has seen the coronavirus infection rate increase after solid weeks of a downward trend. New coronavirus cases of 52 were recorded in the city during Thursday (10 December). South […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rate latest as Covid vaccinations at GP surgeries expected from Tuesday

A winter sunset just beyond St Walburge's church's distinctive spire Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and South Ribble’s coronavirus infection rates remain above the England average but are continuing their week-on-week falls. Latest new coronavirus cases figures showed Prestonr ecorded 31 new cases for […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rates continue to fall on historic Covid-19 vaccine day

Latest coronavirus cases for Preston and South Ribble have been confirmed on the first day of Covid-19 vaccinations in the UK. Preston recorded 38 new cases during Tuesday (8 December). […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood streets take on the Santa Dash for St Catherine’s Hospice

Fulwood shop manager for St Catherine's Hospice, Heather Crabtree, right, on the Santa Dash Pic: David Duxbury Dozens of Fulwood residents took part in a socially distanced santa dash during Sunday. The event in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice is part of the Lostock Hall based charity’s […]

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Police say public must not approach Preston man wanted in connection with drugs supply

Christopher Sharp Pic: Preston Police Police are appealing to trace a man in connection with an investigation into drug dealing. Christopher Sharpe is wanted by Preston Police as part of a probe into drug supply […]

3 years ago
Preston’s and South Ribble first coronavirus infection rate using December figures as first vaccine jabs to be given during Tuesday

Out walking in Avenham and Miller park at the ivy bridge Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s latest coronavirus cases have been confirmed as the government prepares to deliver the first Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday (8 December). The city saw 33 new cases of coronavirus during […]

3 years ago
Burst water main shuts Skeffington Road and Ribbleton Lane junction

United Utilities has crews at the junction of Skeffington Road and Ribbleton Lane Pic: Google A junction in the St Matthews and Deepdale area of Preston has been shut due to a burst water main. United Utilities have engineers on site to try and fix […]

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