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Many pubs in Preston close as tier-three restrictions kick in for Lancashire

The windows of The Black Horse in Friargate being bordered up Pic: Tony Worrall A number of pubs in Preston city centre and around the city closed their doors as tier-three Covid-19 restrictions kicked in for the city and county. The Black Horse, one […]

3 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week October 10 to October 16

Fresh & Fruity- Alan, Tracy & Becky Taylor We’ve had plenty of news to bring you from Preston over the past week. The search for the Pride of Preston has begun, Preston County Council leader has joined calls […]

3 years ago
Preston in England’s top 20 infection rates as tier-three restrictions about to begin

The Preston Covid-19 testing centre close to the University of Central Lancashire campus Pic: Blog Preston How Preston fares in the latest coronavirus infection rates has been confirmed ahead of the city, and Lancashire’s, move into tier-three restrictions. During Friday (16 October) a further 64 new […]

3 years ago
What the Prime Minister had to say about Lancashire going into tier-three restrictions

Boris Johnson addressing the nation during Friday afternoon The Prime Minister has addressed the decision to take Lancashire into tier-three coronavirus restrictions. Boris Johnson made the comments during a press conference during Friday (17 October) afternoon. His comments […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston risked becoming an ‘island’ in tier-three negotiations claims city leader

A sunlit Preston Town Hall Pic: Tony Worrall As Lancashire’s move to tier-three was confirmed the gloves came off on the political infighting over the government’s handling of the negotiations. Preston City Council’s leader, councillor Matthew Brown, had […]

3 years ago
Lancashire to be handed more ‘test and trace’ roles in tier-three coronavirus deal

Lancashire County Council Hall Lancashire will start to take control of more of the test and trace system, under the new tier-three measures. A support package, understood to be worth £42m, has been secured […]

3 years ago
These are the tier-three restrictions for Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire

Student with face-mask on. Pic: Alexandra_Koch Preston is facing a second change to coronavirus restrictions in the space of a few days. The city has been upgraded to tier-three restrictions by the government in the new […]

3 years ago
Preston and all of Lancashire to move to tier-three coronavirus restrictions

County Hall has voted on whether to back a Combined Authority Pic: Paul Melling All of Lancashire is to move into tier-three coronavirus restrictions. Council leaders have been locked in negotiations with central government since Friday (9 October) when the move to the new […]

3 years ago
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