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.
The Preston charities helping prevent fly-tippingPrestonians are being reminded to recycle their waste where possible, but one in eight people across the UK (13 per cent) admit to illegally fly-tipping unwanted items, according to a […]
4 years ago Ashton bridge painted in rainbow colours in tribute to brave keyworkersA bridge in Ashton-on-Ribble has been painted in rainbow colours as a tribute to the keyworkers who have kept Preston running during the Covid-19 pandemic. Bridge 10 on the Lancaster […]
4 years ago Armed police called to Ashton as air rifles seized from carArmed police have been called to Ashton-on-Ribble after three guns, believed to be air rifles, were seized from a car. The black car had been travelling down Shelley Road at […]
4 years ago Ashton man dresses up to deliver homemade meals to Preston’s frontline workersAn Ashton man has dressed up in his partner’s dress to deliver homemade meals to Preston’s frontline workers. Chris Murray is the founder of Preston Here for Humanity, a non-profit […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Play areas in Preston’s parks to reopen as lockdown restrictions easePlay areas in many of Preston’s parks will start to reopen from today (Saturday 4 July) as the government continues to ease lockdown restrictions. Avenham Park, Moor Park, Ashton Park […]
4 years ago Here’s a list of the Preston pubs and restaurants opening their doors this weekAs lockdown restrictions ease, Preston’s hospitality sector is gearing up to reopen. Many pubs and restaurants will be opening their doors on July 4 but if you are planning a […]
4 years ago Preston man charged after drugs raidA man has been charged after police carried out a drugs raid at an address in the Ashton/Plungington area of Preston yesterday. Ryan Brown, 37, of Hall Street, Preston, was […]
4 years ago Ashton resident making free clear face masks to help the deaf communityA woman from Ashton-on-Ribble has started making masks with clear Perspex windows to help families in the deaf community. Michelle Lomas, owner of Red Roux Rouge clothing company got the […]
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