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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.

Swing Bridge at Preston Docks closed from Monday for a week

There will be a bridge closure in place at Navigation Way starting from Monday 15 March. The bridge will be closed for maintenance until Sunday 21 March. Diversions will be […]

3 years ago
Painted stones taken from marathon runner Ben Ashworth’s memorial

Ben Ashworth's memorial. Pic: Louise Harlow Painted stones that were placed at Ben Ashworth’s memorial have been moved since. Ben’s widow Louise posted on Facebook asking for the public’s help if they knew who had taken […]

3 years ago
West Strand was closed due to loose scaffolding

Preston police and Fire and Rescue Service dealt with an incident on West Strand today. The road was currently closed in both directions, from Guild Way to Watery Lane until […]

3 years ago
The epidemic of dog mess in Preston’s parks and streets

Ashton Park dog waste bin “Oi, mate. You better just watch your step!” Seriously, in a completely non-confrontational way, you need to watch your step – there’s an epidemic of dog mess on Preston’s streets. Whether […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Warning to lock up as Cottam, Larches and Lea residents targeted in overnight burglaries

A Lea and Cottam Parish Council noticeboard Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Police are warning residents to lock up their property after a number of burglaries took place in Cottam, Larches and Lea. The incidents happened overnight on Friday (5 March), […]

3 years ago
Covid-19 cases in Preston and South Ribble, ranked lowest to highest by area

Covid-19 cases map to 25 February 2021 New data from the government reveals the areas in Preston and South Ribble with the least Covid-19 cases. Of the 32 areas covered by Blog Preston, Penwortham South recorded the […]

3 years ago
Review: Preston Monopoly and the other board games to play during lockdown

Board game collection Pic: Daniel Burt If your hobbies involved being outside or near other people in some capacity, I’m sure they’ve been somewhat curtailed this past year. Socialising has been tough; it’s been 374 days […]

3 years ago
Lane Ends children’s boutique wins North West retail award

Melissa behind the counter at the boutique Ashton-based Melissa Louise Children’s Boutique has won the Northern Enterprise Award for Best Children’s Fashion Retailer in the North West. The boutique, which is located in Blackpool Road at Lane […]

3 years ago
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