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Health news in Preston covering Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, GP practices and other health updates – as well as real-life features with those speaking out about health conditions

Fulwood Academy offer free parking to NHS staff at Royal Preston Hospital over Christmas

Secondary school Fulwood Academy in Preston are offering free parking to NHS staff over their Christmas holiday. NHS staff can use the car park at the Black Bull Lane school […]

3 years ago
‘Devastating for the region’ says South Ribble Borough Council leader over tiers decision

Leader of South Ribble Borough Council Paul Foster It has been announced that Preston and South Ribble are to remain in tier-3 restrictions. However, many are disappointed at the announcement that Lancashire will not be moving down tiers. […]

3 years ago
Car and motorbike involved in crash in Walton-le-Dale

Police were called to a collision in Chorley Road, Walton-le-Dale yesterday evening (Wednesday 16 December). The crash happened at approximately 5.11pm. Read more: Preston man charged with burglaries across Penwortham […]

3 years ago
Preston and Lancashire will remain in tier-3 restrictions

Preston's skyline Pic: Mick Gardner It has been announced that Lancashire will be staying in the tier-3 restrictions. This is after a rise in coronavirus cases across many places in Lancashire. The seven-day average per […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement A ‘smaller Christmas’ urged as Preston coronavirus rate rises but South Ribble falls

Christmas lights in Friargate in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s latest coronavirus cases were confirmed during a day of the government’s Christmas restrictions unravelling in confusion. The city, and Lancashire, will also wait another 24-hours for a decision about […]

3 years ago
Mask wearing staff at Preston and Chorley hospitals encouraged to wear photo-ID badges to put patients at ease

Mask-wearing staff at​ hospitals in Preston and Chorley are being encouraged to wear photo-ID badges. This is to help staff form strong bonds with their patients, so patients can see what […]

3 years ago
Lancashire FA u-turn on decision to ban grassroots football in Preston and South Ribble until new year

An amateur football game in Preston Pic: Jim Beattie Lancashire Football Association have announced that following updated professional medical health advice, all grassroots football activity, youth and adult, can immediately restart in eight parts of Lancashire. These areas are […]

3 years ago
Preston and Lancashire set to remain in tier-3 restrictions as coronavirus infection rates continue to rise

Looking down a festive Fishergate in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Latest coronavirus figures have been confirmed for Preston and South Ribble as the city and county awaits the tiers review decision from the government. Preston City Council’s leader say it’s […]

3 years ago
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