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Five more confirmed coronavirus cases in Preston and South Ribble during Saturday May 9

A sign stating coronavirus had suspended work Pic: Joseph Gudgeon Preston and South Ribble saw a total of five new confirmed coronavirus cases during the course of Saturday (May 9). The government updated their running totals of coronavirus cases during […]

4 years ago
How UCLan students and staff have volunteered during the coronavirus pandemic

Two pensioners being made a cup of tea before social distancing was introduced Pic: People's Health Trust Staff and students at Preston’s university have been helping the city’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic. The University of Central Lancashire has released details of the work they’ve been […]

4 years ago
Preston and South Ribble coronavirus confirmed cases now being reported daily

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston Coronavirus figures are now being reported at every council level in Lancashire. This means daily Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire totals for confirmed cases are being kept updated and made […]

4 years ago
Two ‘lads from Preston’ fined for driving to Cumbria during lockdown

Police escorted the two men out of Cumbria Pic: Cumbria Road Police Police in the Lake District are continuing to warn Prestonians about visiting. Cumbria Road Police said during Saturday (May 9) morning they had escorted ‘two lads from Preston’ out of […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Royal Preston Hospital expanded critical care unit to open early

Royal Preston Hospital staff outside the newly enlarged critical care unit Pic: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals A new critical care unit at Royal Preston Hospital is to open ahead of schedule. Hospital bosses say donations from the public have meant the work has been fast-tracked. Costing […]

4 years ago
Free parking offer in Preston city centre

Car park in Tenterfield Street One hour’s free parking will be available at two Preston city centre car parks from this Saturday (9 May). Preston City CouncilĀ has announced the four-week offer in a bid to […]

4 years ago
Surprise mass afternoon tea brings joy to Preston’s older people

Some of the recipients of the afternoon tea A surprise mass afternoon tea experience has brought joy to older people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Age Concern Central Lancashire and Waitrose Walton-le-Dale hosted the event yesterday (Wednesday 6 […]

4 years ago
Royal Preston Hospital staff to benefit from Ā£250k donation from local firm

Staff working at Royal Preston HospitalĀ are set to benefit from a Ā£250,000 donation from local businessĀ JamesĀ HallĀ and Co Ltd,Ā Spar Distribution Centre for the North of England. The donation will enable the […]

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