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 leaderThe leader of Lancashire County Council is warning that it’s “highly likely” Lancashire will see further Covid-19Â 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’ […]
4 years ago Preston and South Ribble to be classed as ‘high’ in new coronavirus alert levelsPreston 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 plansIn 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 âI wore a maskâ – one Leyland manâs journey to opening up about mental healthA 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 westA 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 rulesNostalgia 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 […]
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