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Preston’s daily Covid cases are -14 and why this is as transport secretary says overseas summer holidays might still happen

Disinfecting Fishergate bus stop Pic: Preston City Council Preston’s new cases for Friday are showing a negative number due to the way the government is now recording new Covid cases. Previously positive rapid lateral flow test cases which […]

3 years ago
Lancashire County Council local elections 2021 candidates for Preston, South Ribble, Wyre, Ribble Valley and Fylde

County Hall in Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall The full list of Lancashire County Council election candidates have been announced. Local elections will take place on Thursday 6 May. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. […]

3 years ago
Preston local elections 2021 candidates confirmed

Counting in Cadley ward in the 2018 local elections Preston goes to the polls in the first local elections since May 2019. There are sixteen seats across the city council up for election. See your nearest polling station for […]

3 years ago
Free rapid Covid-19 tests available to all in Preston and Lancashire

A sign at former community coronavirus testing centre in Preston Pic: Donna Clifford Rapid coronavirus testing is now available to everyone in Lancashire, as the county heads out of lockdown and looks towards its recovery. From today (Friday 9 April), rapid coronavirus testing […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Early plans lodged for new mosque on land off Broughton roundabout

An application has been submitted for a new mosque to be built off Broughton roundabout. Outline plans include construction of a new build place of worship, with features including parking […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble’s coronavirus rates continue to fall sharply as Covid deaths fall to rate not seen since October 2020

Sunrise over Preston rooftops with St Walburge's spire in view Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s latest coronavirus infection rate continues to show a rapid decline in the city. Latest cases for Thursday (8 April) showed just eight new cases in the city. South Ribble […]

3 years ago
Preston city centre coronavirus testing moving to Guild Hall rather than the Harris

The Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Gary Bond The free symptomless coronavirus testing that is on offer for workers in Preston is being moved from the Harris to the Guild Hall from Friday (9 April). The move is […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble’s latest coronavirus infection rates as AstraZeneca jab won’t be offered to under-30s

Preston's Market Hall bathed in Spring sunshine Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s latest coronavirus infection rate and cases have been confirmed as a major announcement was made about the use of the AstraZeneca jab in the Covid vaccine roll-out. New cases […]

3 years ago
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