News and information for the area of Penwortham. Although not politically in Preston it is perhaps spiritually. Penwortham is just across the River Ribble from Preston but many Penworthiams class themselves as Prestonians, although they are part of South Ribble Borough Council.
Firefighters free casualty from vehicle after Penwortham crashA person has been freed from a vehicle by firefighters after a crash in Penwortham. The collision involved two vehicles in Golden Way and happened just after 4pm on Monday […]
3 years ago Lancashire County Council unveils plans for Penwortham to Preston Cycle SuperhighwayLancashire County Council has developed its plans for the new Penwortham to Preston Cycle Superhighway. The council said the scheme aims to improve facilities for those travelling the mile between […]
3 years ago Ribble Rivers Trust joins forces with craft gin firm to save Lancashire woodlandsThe Ribble Rivers Trust have partnered with a Penwortham gin company to help save Lancashire’s woodlands. No.1 Fairham Gin has already made a splash in the gin industry with Liam […]
3 years ago St Mary’s GP surgery in Penwortham sending Covid vaccine text remindersSt Mary’s GP practice, Penwortham is sending out vaccine reminders via text to encourage those who have not yet been vaccinated to book a jab. St Mary’s is also connected […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham paratrooper attempts 11 summits of Britain’s three PeaksA Penwortham paratrooper has attempted to summit Britain’s three tallest peaks 11 times to raise funds for Support Our Paras. Beginning on Saturday 12 June, Ben Swarbrick aimed to scale […]
3 years ago Prestonian rekindles her love for music and lands gig as Beat 103’s breakfast show hostA 32-year-old from Penwortham is hoping to help other people with their mental health through hosting a popular radio show. Jadie Swales-Barnes, a local radio host, has spoken about how […]
3 years ago Military medals taken during Penwortham burglaryPolice are appealing for information after military medals were stolen from a property in Penwortham. The burglary took place on Sunday 13 June in broad daylight. The victim had been […]
3 years ago Mayor of South Ribble thanks Towngate fire heroes in low-key ceremonyThe Mayor of South Ribble played host to the now-famous Towngate fire heroes on Wednesday 9 June. Meeting them in the new dementia-friendly Peace Garden in the grounds of the […]
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