Where in Preston Covid-19 cases have doubled, as Lancashire leaders speak out against government plans

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.

In the week 1 October to 7 October some areas in and around Preston have seen the number of Covid-19 positive cases double or even quadruple. According to government data, cases […]

4 years ago Latest Preston planning applications for September 25 to October 2

Below are the planning applications registered with Preston City Council between September 25 and October 2. To see more applications in Preston, follow this link. Replacement of existing sash and […]

4 years ago The story behind one of Preston’s most famous families – the Ashton swans

Since spring, we’ve watched on in delight as the family of swans has survived and thrived on the Lancaster Canal in Ashton. The two adults have nurtured nine babies, who […]

4 years ago In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week October 3 to October 9

We’ve had plenty of news to bring you from Preston over the past week. The city’s streets are set to be improved for the visually impaired, Lancashire Archives are back […]

4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police say body found in Preston Docks is missing Blackpool man

The body of a man recovered from the Docks at Mariners’ Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, has been named as missing man David Watkinson by police. David, 56, from Blackpool was last seen […]

4 years ago Woman taken to hospital after Tulketh Brow crash causes gridlock in Ashton-on-Ribble

A crash between a car and a lorry in Ashton-on-Ribble has been causing slow traffic this morning. Emergency services were called before 9am this morning (Wednesday 7 October) to the […]

4 years ago Emergency services presence at Preston Docks as body recovered

A body has been found in Preston Docks during Wednesday (7 October) morning. Update: Police say body found in Docks was missing Blackpool man Preston Police were called to the […]

4 years ago M55 fully reopens after police incident at Kirkham junction

Motorists travelling between Preston and Blackpool experienced long delays during Wednesday (7 October) morning. Lancashire Police closed the motorway between Junction 3 (Kirkham/Wesham) and Junction 4 (Peel Hill) in both […]

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