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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

More restrictions highly likely – the ‘stark truth’ according to Lancashire leader

Councillor Geoff Driver Pic: Lancashire County Council The 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 restrictions

Woman wearing mask Pic: Engin Akyurt from Pixabay New 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 level

Preston 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’ […]

4 years ago
Preston and South Ribble to be classed as ‘high’ in new coronavirus alert levels

Boris Johnson in the House of Commons during Monday 12 October Preston and Lancashire are to be classed as ‘high’ alert areas in England’s new three-tier coronavirus alert system. Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the new Covid-19 restrictions the country faces […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Where in Preston Covid-19 cases have doubled, as Lancashire leaders speak out against government plans

Screenshot of Covid-19 case data map 1 to 7 October In the week 1 October to 7 October some areas in and around Preston have seen the number of Covid-19 positive cases double or even quadruple. According to government data, cases […]

4 years ago
‘I wore a mask’ – one Leyland man’s journey to opening up about mental health

Bob Flood with a giant Movember moustache A Leyland man is speaking out about his struggles with mental health. Husband and father-of-three Bob Flood says opening up to family and friends has helped him manage his anxiety […]

4 years ago
Tougher Covid-19 restrictions ‘very likely’ for north west

Moor Park community testing centre A government letter to MPs in the north west of England says “it is very likely that certain local areas will face further restrictions”. The letter, from Boris Johnson’s chief […]

4 years ago
Nostalgia cocktail bar ordered to close ‘for public safety’ under coronavirus rules

Nostalgia cocktail bar has been ordered to close to protect public safety under coronavirus regulations. The nature of any breaches has not been revealed, however the council said the order […]

4 years ago
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