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

Preston charity introduces ‘MAC’ to older people in need across Lancashire

Representatives from Electricity North West, Age Concern Central Lancashire, United Utilities and Cadent with MAC Preston-based charity Age Concern Central Lancashire has launched ‘MAC’, a Mobile Advice Centre designed to reach and support older people in need. The charity is running the community outreach service […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rate latest as government reassures over Covid vaccine supply

Spring blooms at Preston Minster in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s latest coronavirus infection rates have been confirmed as the government moved to reassure people about the supply of the Covid vaccine. The city recorded 30 new cases for Friday […]

3 years ago
Preston coronavirus rate continues to fall as concerns raised over Covid laws extension and potential ‘Covid status certificates’

Daffodils in Preston city centre with the Harris and Cenotaph behind Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has continued to fall as the government confirmed it was extending the option of lockdown powers in England through until October. Latest coronavirus cases show the […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rate latest and Lancashire vaccine update given

The Harris lit up yellow to remember those who died from Covid Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has continued to fall as the director of public health for Lancashire said the vaccine rollout in the county was set to slow down. New coronavirus […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston and South Ribble’s latest coronavirus infection rates as country pauses to remember the dead a year on from first lockdown

A selection of pictures from Preston photographer Tony Worrall showing the city in lockdown Pic: Tony Worrall A year on from the first lockdown beginning, here are the latest coronavirus figures for Preston and Lancashire. The city recorded 29 new coronavirus cases for Tuesday (23 March). South […]

3 years ago
On the eve of a year since lockdown 1 began, Preston’s coronavirus infection rate drops below 100

A quiet Miller Park Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has dropped below 100 for the first time in months. It comes as the Lancashire Resilience Forum said a return to regional tiers or localised lockdowns […]

3 years ago
Preston’s coronavirus infection rate reaches new low and debate over government seeking to extend lockdown powers until October

Tree lined walk at Haslam Park Pic: Tony Worrall Preston has reached its lowest coronavirus infection rate at any point in both the second and third national lockdowns. Blog Preston has been tracking the Covid infection rates in the […]

3 years ago
Further 1,000 laptops donated to schools in Preston and Lancashire

Lancashire County Council has successfully secured a further 1,000 laptops for schools. This will ensure all students have the technology they need to be able to work remotely, should they […]

3 years ago
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