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.
CCTV appeal after Ashton-on-Ribble post office armed robberyPolice are looking to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV image in relation to an armed robbery at a post office in Ashton-on-Ribble. At around 5.20pm on 2 […]
3 years ago Latest area-by-area coronavirus cases in Preston and South Ribble up to 6 JanuaryThe majority of areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen a rise in cases over the last week (30 December – 6 January). Only three areas decreased in case […]
3 years ago Popular motorbike shop in Preston closed for goodBowker Harley-Davidson in Strand Road has closed its doors forever. The Bowker Motor Group has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic, meaning the Preston site had to be sold on. […]
3 years ago Watch latest progress on Preston Western Distributor in frosty aerial scenesNew footage shows the progress being made on the Preston Western Distributor. A frosty landscape to the west of the city is shown from above in drone footage by CJ […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement A new future for former Baffito’s restaurant as care home plans set for approvalFormer restaurant and bar Baffito’s, located at Preston Docks, is to become a care home. The plans, which are recommended for approval include a 64-bedroom residential care home. This is […]
3 years ago Preston Marina cafe closing for takeaway through lockdown 3Preston Marina has posted on Facebook that it is shutting it’s shop and takeaway food and drink service as a result of lockdown-3. The Beach Hut Cafe had continued to […]
3 years ago Latest Preston and South Ribble case numbers after Christmas mixingMost areas of Preston and South Ribble have seen a rise in coronavirus cases over the Christmas period. Areas such as Farington, Haslam Park and Preston City Centre have all […]
3 years ago Lea Community Primary School won’t re-open as planned due to ‘rising infection rates’A primary school in Lea has decided to delay re-opening after the Christmas break. Lea Community Primary School’s headteacher has written to all parents during Sunday (3 January) to explain […]
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