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
What’s being said about Preston and Lancashire facing tier-three restrictionsAs Preston and Lancashire enters into new restrictions today as part of tier-two then talks are continuing about whether further coronavirus restrictions are needed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out […]
4 years ago Preston man making hand-made baubles to raise money for Rosemere Cancer FoundationJohn Rose is selling his hand-made baubles to raise money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. John’s mother was cared for by Rosemere and John wants to say thank you by donating […]
4 years ago Where Preston’s new coronavirus testing centre now isPreston’s coronavirus testing centre now has a ‘permanent’ home on the edge of the city’s university campus. The government now operates the testing facility just off Vernon Street, off Moor […]
4 years ago Opinion: Preston Council leader calls for local powers to fight Covid-19Preston is entering a critical phase as Covid-19 cases rise to alarming levels with the additional prospect of a combination of Covid and winter flu over the next few months presenting […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s latest coronavirus infection rate ranking as government updates ‘shielding advice’Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has increased slightly week-on-week as the city prepares for the beginning of the new ‘high’ alert level of restrictions. The latest league table of local authority […]
4 years ago More restrictions highly likely – the ‘stark truth’ according to Lancashire leaderThe leader of Lancashire County Council is warning that it’s “highly likely” Lancashire will see further Covid-19 restrictions. Councillor Geoff Driver said the high infection rates in the county meant an […]
4 years ago 78 new coronavirus cases as Preston to see new Covid alert restrictionsNew confirmed coronavirus cases have been given for Preston and South Ribble as the government announced its new ‘three-tier’ approach to Covid-19 restrictions. Preston saw 78 new coronavirus cases, the […]
4 years ago What Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire’s coronavirus restrictions are under the new Local COVID alert levelPreston and South Ribble, along with the rest of Lancashire, will see amended coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday (14 October). The government today confirmed the introduction of its ‘three tier system’ […]
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