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£420,000 available to help Prestonians financially impacted by Covid-19

Stock image of cash Pic: Stux from Pixabay £420,000 is available to help Preston people who have been financially impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents who need assistance with essential items over the winter period can apply for […]

2 years ago
Preston Guild Lodge ‘humbled’ after receiving Covid-19 accolade from Mayor Javed Iqbal

The Mayor of Preston has presented an award to local Masons after members donated £5,500 in cash and groceries to local food banks. Preston Guild Lodge said they were ‘humbled […]

2 years ago
New Covid-19 vaccine clinic opens at Bamber Bridge’s Ribble House

Ribble House in Meanygate, Bamber Bridge Pic: Google A new Covid-19 vaccine clinic has opened at Ribble House in Bamber Bridge to help protect residents against Omicron. Anyone aged 18 and over who has had the second dose […]

2 years ago
Preston and Lancashire residents offered free bus journeys to boost vaccine drive

Cllr Charlie Edwards in front of a Stagecoach bus Bus travel to Covid-19 vaccination appointments is free under a new Lancashire County Council scheme. All Lancashire residents can travel to clinics for vaccines and boosters when using any service […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston joins over 100 destinations to call for urgent Government support for high streets

View along Fishergate in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston BID has joined forces with over 100 destinations across the UK seeking urgent support for 100,000 retail, hospitality and leisure businesses. The alliance is urging the Government to provide a […]

2 years ago
Preston funeral directors invite residents to hang stars on memorial Christmas tree

Local funeral directors H. J. Whalley and Sons have invited residents to hang stars on a memorial Christmas tree to honour loved ones lost in 2021. The firm, part of […]

2 years ago
Lancashire County Council says ‘Don’t be a Dick’ as £100 fine introduced for mask refusal

Walking through Preston city centre with face masks on Pic: Paul Melling Lancashire Council has today warned Preston residents they face a £100 fine if they refuse to wear masks on public transport and in shops. In a Facebook post this morning, […]

2 years ago
Covid-19 booster jabs offered to all over-18s in Preston and Lancashire

The UK Government has ramped up the Covid-19 booster programme to offer all over-18s a jab before the end of 2021. The scaling up of the vaccine programme is to […]

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