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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 man on his way to run full length of Thailand in 50 days for local orphanages

Chris running through the hot streets of Thailand. Pic: Chris Russell A man from Preston is well on his way to running the full length of Thailand, which is just over 2,100km, in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in […]

2 months ago
Man gets appointment after liver screening on Preston Flag Market

The 'Love Your Liver' van on Preston's Flag Market. Pic: Paul Ridyard A man from Preston got his liver screened at the Flag Market last month after three hospital cancellations and an incorrect referral. Paul Ridyard, of Plungington, had an abdomen ultrasound […]

2 months ago
Shops across Preston at risk after selling alcohol to 15-year-old test purchaser

Alcohol bought by a tester at shops in Preston Six premises tested as part of a joint operation across Preston failed and sold alcohol to a 15-year-old, police have said. Lancashire Constabulary tested 12 premises on Saturday night (February […]

2 months ago
Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark fundraiser set to return in April

Andy (fifth from the left) with Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Sue Swire (far right) and colleagues from Eric Wright Group’s Walton Summit headquarters. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ fundraiser will return on Saturday 27 April this year, it has been confirmed. The 11-mile trek will start at Chorley and South Ribble […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham woman sets up free mental health services in recognition of support she received 

Jennifer's father who passed away in July last year. Pic: Jennifer Pulman A woman has set up free mental health classes to give back to her local community in Penwortham after receiving support when her father passed away. Dr Jennifer Pulman’s dad […]

2 months ago
Free talk on human movement and the importance of physical eduction coming to Preston

Richard Whall A free public talk on the importance of physical education is set to take place at the University of Central Lancashire. Presented by human movement lecturer Richard Whall, the event will […]

2 months ago
South Ribble Borough Council urges eligible households to claim £500 cost of living grant

South Ribble Borough Council building. Pic: South Ribble Council Funding is available to help support households in South Ribble who are struggling due to the Cost of Living Crisis. Those eligible will receive one-off payments of up to £500 […]

2 months ago
More than half of Lancashire GPs at risk of closure as tipping point draws closer

More than half of GP surgeries in Lancashire and South Cumbria are at risk of closure within the next two years, because of pressure on their budgets. That is according […]

3 months ago
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