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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.

Former Star Youth Centre in Ashton-on-Ribble removed from auction by Lancashire County Council

The Star Youth Centre in Ashton Pic: Tony Worrall The former Star Youth Centre, Ashton has been removed from auction after a campaign by the Friends of Tulketh Hall. The former youth centre is on the site of what was once […]

3 years ago
‘Day of action’ to tackle rising anti-social behaviour in Larches and Savick

Graham Dunkley and CGA colleagues in 2019 Pic: CGA A day of action is taking place to tackle the rise in reports of anti-social behaviour and youth nuisance in Larches and Savick. Taking place today (Wednesday 2 December), the […]

3 years ago
Fire at former Baffito’s restaurant by Preston Docks

Fire at former Baffito's restaurant Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service / Twitter Fire crews were called to a blaze at the former Baffito’s restaurant in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 1 December). Eight fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms attended […]

3 years ago
Friends of Tulketh Hall call to stop sale of The Star Youth Club in Ashton-on-Ribble

The Star Youth Centre in Ashton Pic: Tony Worrall The former Star Youth Centre, Ashton has been put up for sale by Lancashire County Council. However, the group Friends of Tulketh Hall are appealing to the council to stop […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement A short history of Tulketh Hall – in search of Preston’s long lost castle

A painting of the former Tulketh Hall Did you know that Preston once had a royal castle? That the same site was also the original location of that great medieval house of God – Furness Abbey? That […]

3 years ago
Haslam Park children’s play area closed for complete revamp

Haslam Park play area fenced off for work Pic: Shakeel Ahmed A run-down children’s play area in a park is being given a new lease of life. Children living near Haslam Park will get their play area back before Christmas. The […]

3 years ago
Police appeal for information relating to Haslam Park stabbing

Haslam Park walkway Pic: Tony Worrall Police are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a teenager who was attacked with a knife in Preston. Around 3pm Monday 16 November a 16-year-old boy was approached […]

3 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week November 14 to 20

Dawn breaking over Preston on Thursday 18 November Pic: Tony Worrall We’ve had plenty of news to bring you from Preston over the past week. The transgender flag was flown from Town Hall to honour lost trans lives, Preston Council confirmed […]

3 years ago
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