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Send a card to a Preston care home to help tackle loneliness during the pandemic

Old person's hands A campaign is underway to tackle loneliness among care home residents during the coronavirus outbreak. The campaign, the latest version of the popular Cards for Kindness initiative, is asking people to send a card, […]

4 years ago
Coronavirus deaths revealed by postcode as confirmed Covid-19 deaths rise to 71 in Preston and South Ribble

The drive-through coronavirus testing facility at Preston's College Pic: StePNE The number of confirmed deaths from Coronavirus in each district of Preston and South Ribble has been revealed. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show a total of […]

4 years ago
How 10-year-old Ollie is raising thousands of pounds for a Preston baby bank

Ollie with his running shoes A sporty schoolboy is using his daily lockdown exercise allowance to help Preston families in need by running the equivalent of a marathon. Ollie Ascroft, 10, has already smashed his […]

4 years ago
Preston Market traders to get three months rent free

Preston Outdoor Market Pic: Tony Worrall Traders at Preston Markets are to receive three months rent free to help with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Preston City Council says it’s giving the rent relief to […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement UCLan joins forces with Age UK to tackle loneliness during coronavirus pandemic

Senior woman with caregiver The University of Central Lancashire has teamed up with Age UK to help elderly and vulnerable residents in the region cope with loneliness and isolation during the coronavirus crisis. Students and […]

4 years ago
Prestonians urged to avoid loan sharks during coronavirus pandemic

Stock image of cash Pic: Stux from Pixabay Prestonians are being urged to avoid turning to illegal money lenders to make up for a loss of income during the coronavirus pandemic.  The warning comes from Lancashire County Council’s Trading […]

4 years ago
UCLan fashion designers producing isolation gowns

Femida working on a gown A team of fashion and design experts from the University of Central Lancashire has swapped producing catwalk creations for isolation gowns during the coronavirus pandemic. The team, led by UCLan […]

4 years ago
Coronavirus Q&A with Dr Sakthi Karunanithi: Your questions answered

This week, Blog Preston teamed up with LancsLive for an hour long question and answer session with Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Lancashire County Council’s Director of Public Health. From facts and […]

4 years ago
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