Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rates reach new low as Chorley sees a rise and pupils will still need face masks during secondary school return

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Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has dropped away considerably and is now well below 100 cases per 100,000 people. Latest cases for Tuesday (6 April) show the city recorded six new […]

3 years ago Lancashire County Council investigating Covid Winter Grant claiming issues

Lancashire County Council confirmed some people claiming the Covid Winter Grant are having issues accessing their vouchers. The council said that only a small number of people are affected as […]

3 years ago Early findings of report into Preston and Lancashire economy show potential for a fast post-Covid recovery

Leaders across all of Lancashire have come together to drive an ambitious plan for accelerating economic growth, making the county a major contributor to the national economy. The early findings […]

3 years ago Preston and South Ribble’s changing coronavirus rates in March, the Easter weekend Covid cases and Prime Minister confirms April 12 reopening plans on track

Preston’s coronavirus infection rate showed an upturn towards the end of March as the Prime Minister outlined the April 12 stage of easing lockdown restrictions would go ahead as planned. […]

3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s Conti and The Ferret awarded further £87,000 from Culture Recovery Fund

The Continental and The Ferret have received a grant of £87,000 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. The grant – which follows the nearly £400,000 awarded in October – […]

3 years ago UCLan recognised for city regeneration, enterprise and research partnerships

The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) dedication to local regeneration, enterprise and research partnerships has been recognised by a new national framework. In the first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), UCLan […]

3 years ago Concerns raised over dimly lit footpath in Fulwood regularly used by hospital staff

A Fulwood resident says he has continuously complained about the poor lighting on Tower Green due to broken lampposts and poor visibility at night. A stabbing also took place in […]

3 years ago Preston and South Ribble latest coronavirus infection rate as Lancashire stands down from ’emergency’ Covid response

Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has remained above 100 on the day the body responsible for co-ordinating Lancashire’s Covid response moved from an emergency footing to a recovery response. Latest Covid […]

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