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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.

Alleygates to be installed on four Preston streets police say are crime hotspots

Briggs Road, Preston Alleygates are to be installed in a cluster of Preston streets to close off passageways in a small area that police have branded a “crime hotspot”. Preston City Council planners […]

1 month ago
Ashton woman donates new machine to Royal Preston Hospital in memory of her brother

A woman from Ashton has donated a new machine to Royal Preston Hospital’s kidney unit in memory of her brother who died in 2021. Eleanor Morgan donated a new £1,700 […]

1 month ago
Ashton Park legal challenge expected over surveys and decision secrecy in controversial plans

The plans for the Ashton Park sports hub Preston City Council could face a legal challenge from locals if it presses ahead with controversial plans to build sports facilities on a suburban park, the Local Democracy Reporting Service […]

1 month ago
Artwork commissioned for Lea and Cottam to help people feel proud of their area

Cottam archway, Cottam Way A Preston parish councillor says he hopes artwork the authority has commissioned of the local streetscene will help people better appreciate the part of the city they call home. Chris […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cottam mum-of-three raising money to be part of Team GB in Australia

Lizz training while pushing her child. Pic: Lizz Davidson A mother-of-three from Preston is raising funds to be able to represent Team GB in the World’s Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships which is being held in Australia this year. Lizz […]

2 months ago
Cash and other items stolen in Ashton burglary

A still from the footage on Shelley Road Police have asked for help identifying a man after a burglary in Ashton-on-Ribble earlier this month. The burglary took place on Shelley Road on Saturday, January 13. You can see […]

2 months ago
Man wanted in Preston for burglary and on prison recall

Ryan Gardner Police have issued an appeal to help track down a man wanted in Preston. Ryan Gardner, 21, is wanted in Preston for burglary and on recall to prison. Police have […]

2 months ago
Plungington street set to get second mobile phone mast to help cope with demand

Eldon Street mobile mast site, Preston A second mobile phone mast is set to spring up in a Preston street in an attempt to boost coverage in an area of the city where existing facilities are […]

2 months ago
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