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Ashton-on-Ribble

News and information for the area of Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston. Includes the Tulketh, Larches and Ashton areas of the city, plus a big swathe of what’s known as Riversway down by the docks.

Woman who found solace in Bollywood dance relocates to Preston and launches academy

Jenny Patel A woman who moved to Preston to launch a Bollywood academy has spoken about the transformative effect dance has had on her life. Jenny Patel relocated from Wolverhampton with her […]

14 hours ago
Swing Bridge at Preston Docks closing for 10 days

A steam train heading over the Swing Bridge Pic: Tony Worrall The city’s swing bridge at Preston Docks is closing for 10 days for maintenance work. Usually the closure is for three days every six months for maintenance but Preston City […]

23 hours ago
Preston reacts to ‘absolutely atrocious’ roads as five due to be resurfaced in the city

One pothole in Ashton-on-Ribble has been there so long and become so deep a plant is growing from it Pic: Dave Pemberton The people of Preston have reacted to the ‘absolutely atrocious’ roads after Lancashire County Council announced that they will only be resurfacing five roads across Preston. The county council has […]

1 day ago
Six Preston high schools visited about knife crime dangers

No More Knives Tour visited Preston schools. Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Students from schools across Preston were educated about knife crime last week. The No More Knives Tour visited schools across the city, giving children a chance to listen to first-hand […]

6 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement New film exploring the work of Preston environmental charity

Members of Let's Grow Preston starred in the film. Pic: Locality A new film, exploring the work of an environmental charity, Let’s Grow Preston has been released. The film, created by Locality, looks at the work carried out by the charity […]

7 days ago
Major delays between Lane Ends and Tulketh Brow due to signal works

Temporary traffic lights near Lane Ends are causing delays Pic: Google Temporary traffic lights are continuing to cause significant delays at a major Ashton-on-Ribble junction. Upgrades to traffic lights between Tulketh Brown and Lane Ends mean motorists are seeing delays of […]

2 weeks ago
Sponsored: Building Bright Futures: Celebrating 90 Years of Successful Adoptions in the North West

The Caritas Care team North West charity and Voluntary Adoption Agency, Caritas Care has been an inspiration of hope and compassion for 90 years, dedicated to building positive and brighter futures for children through […]

2 weeks ago
St Walburge’s Church to host musical Stations of the Cross with the Octavius Choir

A winter sunset just beyond St Walburge's church's distinctive spire Pic: Tony Worrall St Walburge’s Church is set to host a musical Stations of the Cross with the Octavius Choir. The free event takes place on Friday (8 March) at 7pm at the […]

2 weeks ago
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