News and information about Lea. It sits right on the Western frontier of Preston as you head out towards Lytham and Blackpool and is part of the sprawling area known as Ashton-on-Ribble.
General election 2019 results for FyldeFylde has elected its new MP and it is Mark Menzies. Conservatives hold the seat and have a majority of 16,661 votes compared to 11,805 at the 2017 general election. Menzies has been […]
4 years ago Business as usual for Savick shops ahead of planned demolitionThe housing association behind plans to demolish a row of local businesses is asking the public to continue to support the traders. Community Gateway Association (CGA) has recently submitted a […]
4 years ago Watch as heavy rain causes flooding along Preston Guild WheelHeavy rain has caused flooding at various points along the Guild Wheel, including at Haslam Park, Savick Brook and the River Ribble. Lisa Brown was out on the Guild Wheel […]
5 years ago Two Prestonians nominated for Community Heroes Awards 2019BBC Radio Lancashire has announced the full list of finalists in the nine categories for the radio station’s 2019 Community Heroes Awards. Two of the 36 candidates have been nominated […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Pensioner dies after falling off bike in LeaA pensioner has died after falling off his bike in Lea. Police were called to Sidgreaves Lane shortly after mid-day on Thursday August 8. An 83-year-old man was pronounced dead […]
5 years ago Preston Bus says it is not cancelling the 88 serviceA service linking Fulwood, Lea and Larches is not being scrapped according to Preston Bus. Timetable changes are due for the Service 88 along with a number of other services […]
5 years ago Fish deaths at Lea ponds due to drastic weekend weatherThe weekend’s dramatic weather has had a deadly effect on fish in the Barley Pit near Lea. The Environment Agency is looking at ways to protect the species after dozens […]
5 years ago Ashton-on-Ribble man wanted by policeAn Ashton-on-Ribble man is wanted on suspicion of breaching a restraining order. Patrick Clifford, 28, has seen his picture released by Preston Police. They say he’s wanted on suspicion of […]
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