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 CouncilThe 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 SavickA 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 DocksFire 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-RibbleThe 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 castleDid 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 revampA 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 stabbingPolice 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 20We’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 […]
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