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New Deepdale Covid-19 test centre welcoming walk-ins

A woman having a coronavirus test A new Covid-19 testing centre has opened in Deepdale today (Friday 7 August). The centre, which is based in the car park at Issa Medical Centre, is operating on a […]

4 years ago
Preston faith group to host event aimed at tackling anti-Muslim sentiment during Covid-19

Coronavirus and Mosques Panel Members (top-left Imam Qari Asim MBE, bottom-left Saba Zaman, top-right host Adam Kelwick, middle-right Shaukat Warraich, bottom-right Mufti Rafiq Sufi) A live online event is set to tackle anti-Muslim sentiment and reassure the public about Covid-19 safety measures being taken by Mosques. The event is being hosted by Preston-based non-profit […]

4 years ago
Fulwood-based clothing company makes £5,000 donation to NHS

Julia Gruszka with her winning design for an ARCO competition Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received a donation after being chosen as a worthy recipient of £5,000. During lockdown, Fulwood-based Arco Clothing Centre staff and families joined together […]

4 years ago
Local lockdown expected in Preston in ‘next few days’

Preston could return to lockdown in the coming days after a rise in Covid-19 cases. Lancashire’s director of public health Dr Sakthi Karunanithi is expecting the stricter rules to be […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Harris reopens museum and galleries after lockdown

The Harris exterior The Harris has reopened its museum and galleries as the second part of its phased reopening. Visitors are now able to book an online ticket to the museum and gallery […]

4 years ago
‘Sad day’ as DW Fitness First Preston closes for good

DW Fitness First Preston Pic: Google Maps DW Fitness First Preston closed its doors for good at 8pm tonight (Tuesday 4 August). The Port Way gym near the Docks had informed staff and members of the closure […]

4 years ago
NHS thank Preston North End with life support training

Life support training at Deepdale Staff at Preston North End were given life support education as a ‘thank you’ for allowing their Deepdale facilities to be used for essential NHS training during Covid-19. Since the […]

4 years ago
Preston Special Constable thanked for 800 hours of service while on furlough

SC Phil Pic: Lancashire Special Constabulary A Preston Special Constable who has volunteered over 800 hours of his time while on furlough has been thanked for his contribution. SC Phil was released from his day job […]

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