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Specsavers confirms opticians are allowed to remain open during lockdown 2

Specsavers in Preston will remain open Preston Specsavers stores will remain open for all eye care and hearing needs when the country moves back into lockdown on Thursday 5 November. Research by the retailer showed that […]

3 years ago
Latest coronavirus case numbers mapped for areas of Preston and South Ribble

Map of Preston and South Ribble coronavirus cases. Some areas of Preston and South Ribble are starting to see a decrease in coronavirus case numbers. Figures show that Preston stands at 422.7 cases per 100,000 over the last […]

3 years ago
Full list of businesses in Preston and South Ribble that have to close during lockdown 2

Boris Johnson has ordered certain businesses and venues across England to close under new coronavirus lockdown rules. On Saturday (31 October) the Prime Minister announced a second national lockdown, with […]

3 years ago
Preston City Council leader says national lockdown ‘could have been avoided’

Councillor Matthew Brown Preston City Council’s leader Councillor Matthew Brown has called for the government to take steps to ensure the city is equipped to stop the spread of Covid-19. Councillor Brown spoke […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement What’s being said about new ‘tougher’ coronavirus lockdown restrictions

A woman in Preston wears a face mask Pic: Joseph Gudgeon As coronavirus infection rates continue to increase in Preston, and Lancashire, further lockdown restrictions are being considered. The government is understood to be considering the closure of pubs and restaurants […]

3 years ago
The Foxton Centre gives lockdown makeover to Smiths Rec in Frenchwood

The new Smiths rec Foxton Centre mural. Preston locals and The Foxton Centre have painted a new mural at Frenchwood green space Smiths Rec. The Foxton Centre has been working alongside young people and community members to […]

4 years ago
Preston duo kept busy in lockdown by launching four new brands

The duo have launched four brands under the LUXUS umbrella during lockdown Lockdown has seen a Preston duo put their spare time to good use by launching four new interiors brands. Ingol resident, Dave O’Keefe, teamed up with business partner Lewis Birch, […]

4 years ago
Concern for Preston’s COVID rate as UCLan students return to campus

The UCLan campus in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall As universities are set to welcome back students, UCLan and Preston City Council are preparing the city for students to return in a COVID safe way. The university announced last […]

4 years ago
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