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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

UCLan research shows more accessible domestic abuse services needed

A UCLan report on UK domestic abuse services provided under Covid-19 reveals that several groups – including Black and ethnic minority groups and those in rural communities – struggle to […]

2 years ago
Parts of Penwortham ‘worst hit’ as Covid cases increase six-fold in a week

The government map shows increase cases around Preston Cases of Covid-19 in Lower Penwortham North jumped from 196 to 1,192 per 100,000 during the week before Christmas. The numbers show the area is in the worst-hit neighbourhood in […]

2 years ago
Preston solicitors expands as increase in divorce enquiries linked to repeated lockdowns

Mark Mosley and Angela Garvey from Vincents Solictors An increase in divorce enquiries in Preston has been linked to repeated lockdowns. Vincents Solicitors, based in Winckley Square, says it has received increasing numbers of enquiries ever since the […]

2 years ago
£420,000 available to help Prestonians financially impacted by Covid-19

Stock image of cash Pic: Stux from Pixabay £420,000 is available to help Preston people who have been financially impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents who need assistance with essential items over the winter period can apply for […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New Covid-19 vaccine clinic opens at Bamber Bridge’s Ribble House

Ribble House in Meanygate, Bamber Bridge Pic: Google A new Covid-19 vaccine clinic has opened at Ribble House in Bamber Bridge to help protect residents against Omicron. Anyone aged 18 and over who has had the second dose […]

2 years ago
Preston and Lancashire residents offered free bus journeys to boost vaccine drive

Cllr Charlie Edwards in front of a Stagecoach bus Bus travel to Covid-19 vaccination appointments is free under a new Lancashire County Council scheme. All Lancashire residents can travel to clinics for vaccines and boosters when using any service […]

2 years ago
Coffee, Cake and Craft event in Leyland to combat loneliness and isolation

Fox Lane Sports and Social Club Pic: Google South Ribble Borough Council and Fox Lane Sports and Social Club will be hosting their third Coffee, Cake and Craft event in the new year. The event aims to bring […]

2 years ago
Lancashire County Council says ‘Don’t be a Dick’ as £100 fine introduced for mask refusal

Walking through Preston city centre with face masks on Pic: Paul Melling Lancashire Council has today warned Preston residents they face a £100 fine if they refuse to wear masks on public transport and in shops. In a Facebook post this morning, […]

2 years ago
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