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Tier-three measures for Preston move closer as coronavirus infections rise furtherPreston stands on the edge of going into tier-three lockdown measures as coronavirus infection rates remain high. Whitehall, County Hall, and the district and unitary town halls across Lancashire are […]
3 years ago What’s being said about Preston and Lancashire facing tier-three restrictionsAs Preston and Lancashire enters into new restrictions today as part of tier-two then talks are continuing about whether further coronavirus restrictions are needed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out […]
3 years ago Preston City Council leader joins calls for national ‘circuit breaker’ lockdownPreston Council leader, Matthew Brown has joined the calls for a national circuit breaker lockdown. The call comes following the introduction of the three-tier system which began today (Wednesday, 14 […]
3 years ago Lancashire Victim Services campaign highlights hate crime supportThis years Hate Crime Awareness Week will see the launch of a new campaign, Let’s Spell It Out- This. Is. Hate. The campaign highlights hate crimes and incidents and raises […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Where Preston’s new coronavirus testing centre now isPreston’s coronavirus testing centre now has a ‘permanent’ home on the edge of the city’s university campus. The government now operates the testing facility just off Vernon Street, off Moor […]
3 years ago Opinion: Preston Council leader calls for local powers to fight Covid-19Preston is entering a critical phase as Covid-19 cases rise to alarming levels with the additional prospect of a combination of Covid and winter flu over the next few months presenting […]
3 years ago Preston’s latest coronavirus infection rate ranking as government updates ‘shielding advice’Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has increased slightly week-on-week as the city prepares for the beginning of the new ‘high’ alert level of restrictions. The latest league table of local authority […]
3 years ago More restrictions highly likely – the ‘stark truth’ according to Lancashire leaderThe leader of Lancashire County Council is warning that it’s “highly likely” Lancashire will see further Covid-19 restrictions. Councillor Geoff Driver said the high infection rates in the county meant an […]
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