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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.

The Preston charities helping prevent fly-tipping

Fly tipping sign Prestonians 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 keyworkers

The bridge almost finished Pic: Donna Clifford A 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 car

Police seized the riles the boot of the car Armed 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 workers

Chris delivering to Preston Police An 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 ease

How part of the new Grange Park play area looks Play 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 week

A beer being poured Pic: Anestiev As 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 raid

A significant amount of class A drugs were seized by the neighbourhood police team. A 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 community

Two of the face masks made by Michelle. A 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 […]

4 years ago
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