Exclusive look at what it's really like inside Preston's Intensive Care Unit as Covid cases spike | Police attacked whilst responding to more than 500 weekend lockdown breaches

Feb 1, 2021

Good afternoon,

We have finally escaped what felt like an interminable January and I even spotted the sun this morning. Hopefully it's a sign of brighter news on the horizon.

But we are still in a difficult place and as February starts we have shared what is a very sharp dose of reality from the Royal Preston Hospital's Intensive Care ward.

Or as one very senior doctor told us: "This is very real and you could lose your whole family."

If you read just one story today - make it this one.

Meanwhile, Lancashire Police say three of their officers were attacked while attending more than 500 lockdown breaches over the weekend - their busiest weekend yet.

And one Preston gym owner refuses to close, even after police visited for the 11th time. Our reporter went to see him just as police attended - watch the video.

Meanwhile, huge queues wound around Blackburn Cathedral's mass vaccination centre yesterday, sparking a warning about social distancing from health chiefs.

Have a safe and productive Monday,

Kind regards, Nicola

Nicola Adam

Deputy Editor Lancashire Post

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