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.
Dinosaur spotted roaming the streets in AshtonAs lockdown continued across Preston yesterday, the streets of Ashton on Ribble were deserted….almost. A seven foot dinosaur was seen taking his daily exercise in Wellington Road. Amy Farnworth spotted […]
4 years ago Body in Preston Docks believed to be missing man Shaun HoranA body discovered in Preston Docks yesterday (Sunday 29 March) is believed to be Shaun Horan. Shaun, 48, went missing on 3 February of this year, and was last seen […]
4 years ago Police find body in Preston DocksUnderwater search teams have recovered a man’s body from the water at Preston Docks. Officers were called at around 1:40pm to the report that a body had been seen in […]
4 years ago Ashton mum-of-two reaches out to support other parents affected by coronavirusA mum of two from Ashton has set up an online community to support parents who are facing lockdown with their children. Lynsey Battle, who has previously helped Preston’s homeless […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Crimewatch live from Preston Docks this morningThe Crimewatch Roadshow will air live from Preston Docks this morning. The show broadcasts at 9:15 on BBC1 and asks viewers to help with unsolved crimes. Presenter Michelle Ackerley takes […]
4 years ago Council apologises as Ashton resident brands half-finished pavements ‘garbage’Lancashire County Council has apologised after local residents complained about half-finished work to pavements in Ashton. LCC blamed the recent severe weather for delays to finishing the work in Stocks […]
4 years ago New flood alerts in place for areas around the River RibbleThe Environment Agency has issued new flood alerts for Monday as rising river levels put parts of Preston and South Ribble at risk. Low lying land and roads in Higher […]
4 years ago Ashton Community Science College named STEM Club Champion for Lancashire and CumbriaAshton Community Science College has been chosen as the STEM Club Champion for Lancashire and Cumbria. The school is part of a new 22-strong network that will help teachers inspire more pupils […]
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