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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.

Police renew appeal to find Preston man wanted in connection with burglary

Kingsley Cairns Police are renewing an appeal to find Kingsley Cairns who is wanted in Preston. Cairns, 24, is wanted by South Ribble Police in connection with a burglary. He’s described as […]

1 year ago
New council homes in Bamber Bridge near completion

Councillor Paul Foster with Councillor Mick Titherington and Councillor Matthew Tomlinson The affordable and energy efficient homes on the former McKenzie Arms site are complete, and the final touches are being done to make sure they are ready for new tenants.  […]

1 year ago
Bamber Bridge man jailed for rape of teenage girl

James Eastwood A rapist who attacked a teenage schoolgirl has been jailed. James Eastwood, who was 16 at the time, raped the teenager after meeting her in an alleyway near a supermarket […]

1 year ago
South Ribble residents warned of loft insulation scammers

Local residents are told to be aware and not to give any personal information to these scammers Pic: South Ribble Borough Council South Ribble residents have received scam calls from individuals claiming to work with the borough council. The individuals are claiming they will replace unsafe loft insulations with new ones in […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Former police officer from Bamber Bridge jailed after targeting vulnerable victims for sexual purposes

Darren Coathup A former police officer from Bamber Bridge who abused his position for a sexual purpose has been jailed. In July 2021, the Lancashire Police Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) launched an investigation […]

1 year ago
Community pulls together to support Bamber Bridge SEN school targeted by criminals

Some of the damage at The Coppice School Pic: South Ribble Police The South Ribble Police community has pulled together to help keep a Bamber Bridge school safe after it was targeted by criminals. The Coppice School, a community special educational needs […]

1 year ago
Withy Grove park’s popular tower slide is removed

Withy Grove Park South Ribble Borough Council closed the popular play area in Withy Grove Park today (Wednesday 18 January) for the slide’s removal. The play area reopened on Thursday 19 January. The […]

1 year ago
Trouble at’ Mill to perform at The Venue in Penwortham

Local favourites Trouble at’ Mill made up of married couple Bernadette and Graham Dixon are performing at The Venue (Penwortham Arts Centre) on Sat 25th February. Proceeds from the concert […]

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