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’s coronavirus infection rate continues week-on-week rise while most of Lancashire fallsPreston’s coronavirus infection rate is continuing to rise in comparison to the rest of Lancashire. New confirmed cases in the city for Wednesday (20 January) remained above 100 new cases, […]
3 years ago Changes to sports facilities at Penwortham Leisure CentreChanges to the operation of the sports facilities at Penwortham Leisure Centre have been announced. In a joint statement, South Ribble Borough Council and Penwortham Priory Academy said the Academy will take back the […]
3 years ago Harris Museum and Art Gallery to be used as rapid Covid test centre for Preston city centre workersBusinesses and their employees across Preston city centre are being encouraged to take up the offer of rapid coronavirus testing. The offer of rapid Covid testing comes as part of […]
3 years ago Updated plans for 139 houses on former Ribbleton Hospital siteA planning application has been submitted seeking approval for 139 new dwellings in Ribbleton. The former hospital site plans are looking for access from Miller Road and Sandycroft. The access […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Area-by-area Covid-19 cases in Preston and South Ribble up to 14 JanuaryThe majority of areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen a rise in Covid-19 cases over the last week (8 to 14 January). The largest increases in the 22 […]
3 years ago Preston and South Ribble remain in England’s top 10 fastest rising Covid hotspotsPreston and South Ribble have remained in England’s top 10 areas for the fastest rising coronavirus infection rates. The city saw more than 100 confirmed Covid-19 cases for Tuesday (19 […]
3 years ago Councillor urges Prestonians to get Covid vaccine despite his own severe reaction to jabPreston City Council Councillor Pav Akhtar is urging his fellow Prestonians to get the Covid-19 vaccination, despite suffering severe side effects after his own jab. Pav had to seek medical […]
3 years ago Preston now has the fastest growing coronavirus infection rate in EnglandPreston has the fastest growing coronavirus infection rate in England. The city saw the largest week-on-week rise for figures on Monday (18 January). South Ribble’s infection rate is the third […]
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