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Tributes paid to former South Ribble councillor Colin Clark who has died aged 80

Councillors in South Ribble are paying tribute to a former Mayor and former Deputy Council Leader who has passed away aged 80. Councillor Colin Clark was rushed to hospital unexpectedly […]

3 years ago
Worden Hall revamp will start later this month

Work to refurbish Worden Hall, the centrepiece of the iconic Green Flag Award winning Worden Park will begin late March/early April following planning approval. After being unused for over seven […]

3 years ago
Preston’s coronavirus infection rate remains amongst England’s highest as new vaccine supply to boost first jabs roll-out

Preston's skyline as viewed from the city's Docks Pic: Jim Beattie Preston remains in England’s highest infection rate areas despite a continuing fall in the week-on-week infection rate. The city recorded 49 new cases for Wednesday (10 March), one of its […]

3 years ago
Preston City Council response after Wainhomes win appeal to build in Barton

A planning inspector has ruled 151 new homes at Cardwell’s Farm in Barton, off the A6, can be built. A third of the development is due to be allocated for […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement NHS text alerts start in Preston and Lancashire for Covid vaccination jab

The NHS has begun texting people to invite them to book their life-saving COVID-19 jab, making it quicker and more convenient to get an appointment. Across England, almost 400,000 people […]

3 years ago
Preston Covid cycle lane branded ‘dangerous’ by cyclists where it crosses rail track

Concerned cyclists have been voicing their complaints about a ‘dangerous’ section on a Covid cycle lanes. The route on Strand Road between Broadgate and Preston Docks goes over a section […]

3 years ago
Preston’s coronavirus infection rate moves back into England’s top 10 highest and chief medical officer warns against any early lockdown easing

Sun setting over Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall The latest coronavirus figures for Preston and Lancashire have been released as the chief medical officer warned against any relaxing of the lockdown roadmap. New Covid cases for Preston on […]

3 years ago
Preston essential workers encouraged to use the Harris test centre

The Harris in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall All essential workers in Preston are being encouraged to access free COVID-19 testing in the city centre following an expansion of the scheme. The service, operating from the Harris, offers […]

3 years ago
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