Menu

Ribble Valley News

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

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
Preston drops out of England’s top 10 infection rates as Prime Minister receives first coronavirus jab

Boris Johnson receives his first coronavirus vaccine Pic: Downing Street Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has dropped out of England’s top 10 hotspots. New cases confirmed for Friday (19 March) saw the city record 17 new cases. South Ribble saw just […]

3 years ago
Preston sees single-digit rise in new Covid cases for first time in months as Prime Minister addresses vaccine supply concerns

Sunset over Preston Marina on Thursday 18 March Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus cases recorded just a single-digit rise. The city remains in England’s highest infection rate areas but only eight new cases is one of the lowest daily totals in […]

3 years ago
South Ribble’s coronavirus infection rate week-on-week rise continues, Preston remains in England top 10 and warning over Covid vaccine supply from late March

The Covid vaccination queuing area outside Preston Bus Station and opposite the NHS hub in St John's Pic: Tony Worrall South Ribble’s coronavirus infection rate has increased with its second week-on-week rise in a row. Latest figures show for Wednesday (17 March) Preston recorded 16 new cases. South Ribble saw […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble sees Covid infection rate rise, Preston remains in England top 10 and new Philippines coronavirus variant found in England

Clouds and sunset at Preston Docks Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus infection rate continues to remain within the highest infection rates in England. New cases confirmed for Tuesday (16 March) showed the city recorded 25 new Covid cases – […]

3 years ago
Preston’s coronavirus rate rises and Prime Minister insists Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is safe to have

A tribute to key workers in Avenham and Miller Park with spring colours Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s coronavirus infection rate has risen and the city remains in the top 10 areas of England for infection rates. Latest confirmed coronavirus cases show 28 new cases reported in […]

3 years ago
Preston and South Ribble’s Covid infection rates upturn during early March and legal battle begins to open indoor hospitality venues earlier than roadmap dates

Daffodils in Miller Park Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and South Ribble’s coronavirus infection rates have both trended upwards in the latest figures. Blog Preston has been tracking the infection rates since late October last year and after […]

3 years ago
Passionate Longridge artist combats lockdown loneliness through virtual creative sessions

Rachel Phoenix Paint the Dog Yellow, a new art-therapy group set up by portrait artist Rachel Phoenix, encourages it’s members to de-stress and design as they relieve negative feelings weekly through the […]

3 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Preston Bus 207 PO56 JDX (Scania N94UB / East Lancs Esteem)24.03.24 - Penwortham [Church of St Mary] 240323JPGDSC_7658 - Bus stationDSC_7676 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7681 - former Post Office, cenotaph and Town HallDSC_7682 - Central Methodist church, Lune StreetDSC_7668 - Fish (aka Box) MarketDSC_7672 - Miller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails