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Man jailed after spitting in face of Preston Police officer after Plungington fight

Emergency services presence in Jemmet Street Pic: Blog Preston A man who spat in the face of a police officer and then claimed he had coronavirus has been jailed. Emergency services were called to reports of an altercation in […]

4 years ago
Preston firms warned against ‘back door trading’ during lockdown

Many businesses across the city were forced to close during lockdown Pic: jojomelons Businesses in Preston are being warned about ‘back door trading’ as complaints surge. It comes as Preston City Council has urged firms in the city to seek out advice ahead […]

4 years ago
UCLan students go on rent strike against private landlords

Foundry Court Pic: Google A group of University of Central Lancashire students with tenancies at private halls of residence have gone on rent strike. Students from Foundry Court in Brook Street and Trinity Student […]

4 years ago
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has highest daily total of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales for Thursday May 21

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced 10 deaths from coronavirus today (Thursday May 21). The figure is the highest recorded from any hospital trust in England and Wales […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Review: Preston lockdown can’t take away our takeaways

Honest Jon pepperoni pizza Since Preston has been on lockdown with the rest of the country, it feels like the number of takeaway deliveries we’ve all been ordering has skyrocketed.  There have been the […]

4 years ago
15 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Preston and South Ribble as death toll remains at 175

Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Paul Melling Today’s figures from the NHS reveal there have been no further deaths from coronavirus at Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals for the fourth consecutive day. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

4 years ago
Tesco has donated 82 tonnes of food for Preston foodbanks and charities

Tesco team distribution trainer Martin Fillo with one consignment ready to go Supermarket giant Tesco has been helping to feed some of Preston’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. 82 tonnes of food worth £15million has been donated by the supermarket to […]

4 years ago
How this Penwortham artist is capturing views from lockdown

Shiryn is painting views from people's homes during lockdown Pic: @shirynwynterart A Penwortham artist is transforming lockdown views from around the city into pieces of abstract art. Shiryn Wynter is inviting local people to send in views from their homes or […]

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