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Latest news and information for the Ribble Valley, which borders the eastern side of the city of Preston, Lancashire.

Preston’s coronavirus infection rate falls as South Ribble rises and care home staff vaccine ‘may become mandatory’

Vaccination centre Preston and South Ribble’s latest coronavirus rates and cases have been confirmed as there are moves to make the Covid vaccination mandatory for care home staff in England. Daily coronavirus […]

3 years ago
Preston coronavirus infection rate falls as South Ribble rises and Prime Minister says roadmap out of lockdown remains ‘on track’

Sunshine in Avenham and Miller Park during Tuesday 13 April Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s latest coronavirus cases have been confirmed as the Prime Minister continued to urge people to ‘show restraint’ as pub beer gardens and other venues re-opened. The city saw 19 […]

3 years ago
Police in Preston and Lancashire taking a ‘common sense’ approach when enforcing Covid regulations

Lancashire Police posted on Facebook to remind residents that they will be taking a ‘common sense’ and ‘proportionate’ approach when policing Covid guidelines. This follows some Covid restrictions being eased […]

3 years ago
Preston sees coronavirus infection rate drop in half again as vaccine to be rolled out to 45-49 age group

A carpet of daffodils in Cottam Pic: Tony Worrall As Preston and South Ribble moved back to some sort of normality during Monday (12 April) the city saw its infection rate drop further. There were six new confirmed coronavirus […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement What you can and can’t do as Preston and Lancashire enter the next phase of lockdown easing

A busy looking Friargate and Orchard Street as restrictions eased on April 12 Pic: Blog Preston The nation has entered the next phase of getting back to normality today (Monday 12 April). More of the restrictions have been relaxed meaning non-essential shops and outdoor areas have […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble infection rates reach new lows as Prime Minister urges ‘responsible behaviour’ as pub beer gardens reopen

An outdoor pint and food is allowed again from 12 April Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has fallen away to nearly 50 cases per 100,000 people as the Prime Minister urged a ‘cautious’ return to beer gardens and high streets. Blog Preston […]

3 years ago
Libraries in Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire to welcome visitors again

Ingol Library sign Lancashire libraries will be open for browsing again from Monday 12 April as coronavirus restrictions begin to be eased. Visitors can browse, borrow, photocopy and use computers without an appointment, […]

3 years ago
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
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