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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.

12 people charged as Preston cocaine and heroin gang raided

A drugs wipe shown by police Pic: Preston Police 12 people have been charged with drugs supply conspiracy in Preston after a series of warrants were carried out by Lancashire Police in the area. 11 of them appeared before […]

2 months ago
Drive-thru Burger King to fill former Chiquito restaurant site at Preston Docks

The former Chiquitos site at Preston A drive-thru Burger King is on the way to Preston Marina. The fast food outlet will take over the former Chiquito restaurant building on Port Way.  The Tex-Mex chain’s longstanding […]

2 months ago
Storm Isha sees fallen tree block Riversway

Riversway is currently closed in the direction of Blackpool Pic: Google Storm Isha is seeing winds of up to 60mph and a major route out of the city is shut due to a fallen tree. Preston Police are on the scene […]

2 months ago
Preston woman undertakes mammoth running challenge in tribute to grandad

Emily with her medal haul A Preston woman marked turning 30 by running 30 10k races in tribute to her beloved grandad. Emily McEnnerney Whittle turned 30 in January 2023 and wanted to raise money […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lea Community School has extension greenlit with pupil numbers to double

Lea Community School in Greaves Town Lane Pic: Google Plans for a major extension to a Preston primary school have been given the go-ahead amid claims from a nearby resident that it will result in children “looking straight into” […]

2 months ago
Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Ruby Abram, who runs the food bank, with volunteers at the hub. A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

2 months ago
New beauty supplies shop opens in Ashton-on-Ribble

iLASHEDPRO on Blackpool Road A new eyelash and brow supplies shop, aimed at local beauticians, has opened in Preston. The shop named ‘iLASHEDPRO,’ on Blackpool Road at Lane Ends in Ashton-on-Ribble, promises to be […]

3 months ago
Preston Pedals offering free sessions to encourage cycling in the city

PRESTON PEDALS MAINTENANCE SESSION Preston Pedals, a group set up to encourage people in Preston to get on their bikes for everyday journeys and save bikes from landfill, will be holding several free sessions […]

3 months ago
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