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

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Latest news for Wyre, Lancashire. The borough borders to the North and Western side of Preston and includes the market town of Garstang and surrounding villages.

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 […]

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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 – […]

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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 […]

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