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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

Preston residents urged to help prevent a local lockdown

After many areas across Lancashire have seen stricter Covid-19 lockdown restrictions implemented, Preston residents are being asked to be vigilant to help prevent these harsher measures. There has been a […]

4 years ago
Preston-based charity receives Ā£144k emergency coronavirus funding

Age Concern Central Lancashire volunteer Age Concern Central Lancashire has been awarded Ā£144,000 to help secure its future post-Covid-19. The special grant came thanks to emergency Government funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund. The […]

4 years ago
Pictures of Preston’s first weekend of mandatory masks

Person wearing a mask in Preston Pic: Garry Cook Face coverings are now mandatory for shoppers in Preston and the rest of England, after new coronavirus rules came into effect on Friday (24 July). Masks are compulsory in enclosed […]

4 years ago
Ashton man dresses up to deliver homemade meals to Preston’s frontline workers

Chris delivering to Preston Police An Ashton man has dressed up in his partner’s dress to deliver homemade meals to Preston’s frontline workers. Chris Murray is the founder of Preston Here for Humanity, a non-profit […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Charity bike ride raises money to thank staff at Royal Preston Hospital

John Olerenshaw set himself the challenge for his 60th birthday to cycle the coastline of Great Britain, A man who was treated at Royal Preston Hospital has completed a 100-mile bike ride to raise money for the staff who cared for him after a life-changing accident. Two […]

4 years ago
Ingol councillor expresses concerns over COVID test and trace system

Councillor Neil Darby Councillor Neil Darby, of Ingol and Cottam Ward, has called out ā€œcontinued government blundersā€ for undermining the UKā€™s test and trace system at a time when public trust is essential.Ā  […]

4 years ago
Fulwood resident won’t let coronavirus get in the way of annual fundraiser

The Guild Wheel sees more than 100,000 journeys each year Pic: Tony Worrall A Fulwood resident is planning to walk the Preston Guild Wheel to raise funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. John Farnden, 66, will be walking the 23 miles from his […]

4 years ago
Rosemere Cancer Centre leader for surgery time in North West

Women undergoing a hysterectomy for endometrial (womb) cancer at Rosemere Cancer Centre could spend an hour to an hour-and-a-half less on the operating table compared to elsewhere in the North […]

4 years ago
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