Bamber Bridge crossing replaces playing fields level-crossing

Bamber Bridge

An area to the south of Preston, it is within South Ribble and is commonly referred to as ‘Brig’. Bamber Bridge has a railway station and a main high street with local shops. It is close to the A6.

Network Rail has opened a new £1.4m railway footbridge in Bamber Bridge to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross safely. Network Rail invested £1.4m to allow people to travel from […]

2 years ago Preston North End matchday shuttle bus making a return

A matchday shuttle bus is to be trialled at Preston North End after receiving feedback from supporters following the announcement that the service will not run during the upcoming season. […]

2 years ago Bamber Bridge pupils join geospatial work experience scheme

Year 10 pupils at a South Ribble high school have participated in a virtual work experience scheme. Students at Walton-Le-Dale High School in Bamber Bridge have participated in Ordnance Survey’s […]

2 years ago Walton Summit road closures due to chemical leak

Three fire engines from Leyland and Preston were called today (18 July) at 10:57am to attend an incident involving a chemical lead on Brierley Road, Walton Summit Industrial Estate, Bamber […]

2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Four fire engines put out blaze in Watling Street Road

Four fire engines have put out a blaze in Watling Street Road in Fulwood. Crews from Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland and Penwortham attended the incident yesterday (Saturday 16 July) at […]

2 years ago South Ribble receives new electric vehicle charging points under council climate plans

Electric vehicle owners in South Ribble are to enjoy three new charging points thanks to grant funding secured by the council. The three new rapid charging points, located in Bamber […]

2 years ago Firefighters tackled fire at former BHS store in Fishergate

Firefighters were called out early on Sunday morning to a fire in the former BHS building in Preston city centre. On June 5 2022, four fire engines from Preston, Bamber […]

2 years ago Tractor and pedestrian collision shut Bamber Bridge road

Lancashire Police attended a collision involving a tractor and a pedestrian in Bamber Bridge on Monday afternoon. They were called to Station Road, Bamber Bridge, at 3.01pm on Monday 30 […]

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