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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.

Preston woman undertakes mammoth running challenge in tribute to grandad

Emily with her medal haul A Preston woman marked turning 30 by running 30 10k races in tribute to her beloved grandad. Emily McEnnerney Whittle turned 30 in January 2023 and wanted to raise money […]

3 months ago
Lea Community School has extension greenlit with pupil numbers to double

Lea Community School in Greaves Town Lane Pic: Google Plans for a major extension to a Preston primary school have been given the go-ahead amid claims from a nearby resident that it will result in children “looking straight into” […]

3 months ago
Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Ruby Abram, who runs the food bank, with volunteers at the hub. A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

3 months ago
New beauty supplies shop opens in Ashton-on-Ribble

iLASHEDPRO on Blackpool Road A new eyelash and brow supplies shop, aimed at local beauticians, has opened in Preston. The shop named ‘iLASHEDPRO,’ on Blackpool Road at Lane Ends in Ashton-on-Ribble, promises to be […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Pedals offering free sessions to encourage cycling in the city

PRESTON PEDALS MAINTENANCE SESSION Preston Pedals, a group set up to encourage people in Preston to get on their bikes for everyday journeys and save bikes from landfill, will be holding several free sessions […]

3 months ago
Lancashire School of Boxing opens in Aqueduct Street Mill

Lancashire School of Boxing has opened a new venue in Preston. The new club, which was first formed in 2017, has opened at Aqueduct Street Mill in Ashton-on-Ribble after relocating […]

3 months ago
Decision expected on plan to double capacity of Lea primary school

Lea Community School in Greaves Town Lane Pic: Google A decision on whether to grant planning permission to double the capacity of a Preston primary school is inching closer – more than a year after the proposal was first […]

3 months ago
St Walburge’s Church spire tours return for three Saturdays in January

St Walburge's Church Pic: David Toase There are 172-steps to climb of Preston’s highest spire as the St Walburge’s spire tours return. For three Saturdays in January there’s an opportunity to head up 309-foot (94 metre) […]

4 months ago
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