Community testing ‘may run out in days’ as Preston MP Mark Hendrick brands test and trace system ‘a disgrace’

Moor Park

News and information on Moor Park in Preston, Lancashire. An area of the city which has been designated a conservation area and includes the expanse of Moor Park and overlooks Deepdale football ground where Preston North End play.

Preston MP Mark Hendrick said covid testing ‘a disgrace’ after community test centres in the city were forced to close early for two consecutive days. Residents in the city queued […]

2 days ago The areas of Preston, South Ribble and Chorley to have had positive coronavirus tests in the last week

The number of positive tests for coronavirus has risen across Preston, South Ribble and Chorley. Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to only obtain a test if they […]

3 days ago Preston’s community testing centres close early for a second day as essential workers struggle to access covid testing

Preston’s community coronavirus testing centres have closed early for the second day running. Visitors to the city centre reported seeing queues of up to 100 people waiting to be tested […]

3 days ago Community test centres close early due to increased demand for covid-19 screening

Preston’s two community testing centres will close at 3pm today (Monday September 14) following increased demand. Preston City Council has confirmed the sites at the Market and Moor Park Avenue […]

4 days ago Advertisement Advertisement Appeal for footage of Land Rover after shotgun fired in Deepdale

Police are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage of a silver Land Rover as part of their investigation into shots being fired in Deepdale. Two shots, believed to be from […]

6 days ago The areas of Preston, South Ribble and Chorley affected by Covid-19 last week

New figures have revealed the areas of Preton, South Ribble and Chorley to have recorded positive coronavirus tests in the week from August 28 to September 3. Read more: The areas affected by coronavirus between August 22 – 28 Moor Park […]

1 week ago The areas of Preston to have had positive Covid-19 tests last week

Frenchwood and Fishwick had the highest recorded number of positive coronavirus tests in the week from August 22 to 28. Eleven people tested positive for the virus in that area. […]

2 weeks ago Police want to trace Ford Fiesta driver after shotgun fired in Deepdale

Police are appealing for help to trace the driver of a Ford Fiesta after a shotgun was fired in Deepdale yesterday (Sunday 30 August). Two shots were fired from within […]

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