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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 […]

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Preston soldier to do 48-hour march in memory of mum who died from coronavirus

James Kirby with his mum Denise. Soldier James Kirby is raising money by marching from Preston Flag Market at the Cenotaph to ITC Catterick and back for his mum who died due to Covid. James will […]

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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 […]

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Advertisement Advertisement UCLan and Preston firm collaborate to create environmentally friendly PPE

Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are helping a small independent business to bring one of the first fully biodegradable PPE face visors to the market. They hope […]

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Free face masks, power washing and extra cleaning planned for Preston city centre from 12 April

Looking down Fishergate in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s city centre retailers are ready to safely reopen their doors from 12 April, in line with the government’s publicised road map. Shops and personal care businesses are preparing to […]

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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 – […]

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Preston martial arts centre wins award amid fight to survive the pandemic

A class at Nippon UK Martial Arts Nippon UK Martial Arts has been recognised at the SME Northern Enterprise Awards despite a tumultuous period that has seen the club forced to relocate twice and then battle the […]

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