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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

The Foxton Centre receives grant to help Preston’s rough sleepers

Jeff Marsh, CEO at The Foxton Centre The Foxton Centre in Avenham has received a grant to purchase essential items for rough sleepers. The charity appealed to the Morrisons Foundation in the immediate aftermath of the Covid-19 […]

4 years ago
Lancashire councillors criticise government for ‘lack of financial help’ in fight against Covid-19

County Hall in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall Labour councillors from Lancashire County Council are accusing the government of failing to ‘live up to promises’ in funding councils in their fight against Covid-19. Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet was […]

4 years ago
Preston beauty spots to star in new Love from Lancashire charity calendar

The winning photo of Hoghton Bottoms Pic: Shafiq Khan Beauty spots from around Preston and South Ribble are set to feature in a new Love from Lancashire calendar. Mental health charity Lancashire Mind decided to create the calendar after […]

4 years ago
Prestonians urged to help with Covid-19 test and trace programme

The drive-through coronavirus testing facility at Preston's College Pic: StePNE A recruitment drive is underway across Preston by Lancashire County Council for the Covid-19 test and trace programme. LCC is looking for Community Swabbers to carry out the tests, and […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Retired Penwortham GB Para Athlete leading the way for disability awareness

Claire Buckle A Penwortham retired GB Para Athlete is leading the way against disability discrimination to break down the barriers of disability. Claire Buckle, who competed for England and GB in shot […]

4 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, August 1 to 7

A view of how the cinema development may look A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. The home library service has resumed across the city, a £5,000 donation has been made to the NHS, and […]

4 years ago
Virtual Preston Caribbean Carnival postponed due to Covid-19

caribbean carnival The Preston Caribbean Carnival team has announced the postponement of its Virtual Carnival, which had been set to take place on Sunday 9 August. The event – usually held at […]

4 years ago
Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdown

A woman having a coronavirus test After the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]

4 years ago
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