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Volunteers deliver food parcels across Avenham and Frenchwood

Donated food piles up ready to be sorted by Preston's Promise Pic: Preston's Promise A community group helped feed some of Preston’s most in-need households this week. Preston’s Promise, a group of volunteers, are operating a Kind Meals Service. Juice drinks, rice, crackers and […]

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Preston empty on Good Friday as the city stays home to help fight coronavirus

Police shared pictures of an empty city Pic: Preston Police Prestonians have been thanked for staying at home during the Easter weekend. Good Friday saw the city centre, parks and elsewhere empty. Preston Police shared pictures of an empty city […]

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Police say M6 and Lancashire roads becoming busier as Good Friday lockdown continues

The M6 during the morning of Good Friday Pic:LancsRoadPolice Police have thanked Preston for mainly following the government’s instructions to stay at home. The M6 during Good Friday morning was far from the usual sight of caravans and families […]

4 years ago
Preston yoga centre fundraising to help people who lose loved ones during lockdown

Emma (back row, fifth from the left) with attendees at a recent Mandala retreat A Preston yoga centre is fundraising to help people who are bereaved during the coronavirus lockdown. Mandala Yoga and Wellbeing, which is located in the city centre, will use funds […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Pots, pans, fireworks and a clapping dinosaur – Preston cheers for our carers

Village Drive residents release flares and fireworks to join Clap for our Carers The third week of Clap for our Carers has seen Preston raising the noise levels with pots, pans, fireworks and a clapping dinosaur. The famous Ashton dino was out on […]

4 years ago
Preston homeowners and businesses warned about coronavirus fraud scams

Woman holding mobile phone Pic: Pixabay Coronavirus-related tricksters are attempting to take advantage of the city’s most vulnerable during the pandemic. Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards say there is an increased risk from scams in relation […]

4 years ago
BAE Systems is manufacturing face shields to help the NHS workers on the front line

BAE Systems has rallied to support the work of the NHS by supplying vital Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect medical staff in Preston and around the UK. Employees in […]

4 years ago
Preston firm donates equipment to frontline NHS workers and asks others to follow suit

Rob from Westinghouse Springfields donating the PPE, shown right A Preston firm has donated hundreds of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect frontline NHS workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. Westinghouse Springfields delivered 160 pairs of eye […]

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