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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.

Police appealing for information about graffiti scrawled across Penwortham

South Ribble Police have released photos of graffiti which has appeared in the Penwortham area. They referred to the graffiti artist as a ‘wannabe Banksy.’ They are now appealing for […]

3 years ago
Entrepreneurial five year old sets up toy stall in Penwortham for Rosemere

With specialist toy shops all closed, five-year-old Sadie Hiscock spotted a gap in the market and set out a stall at the front of her Penwortham home. She set up […]

3 years ago
West Strand was closed due to loose scaffolding

Preston police and Fire and Rescue Service dealt with an incident on West Strand today. The road was currently closed in both directions, from Guild Way to Watery Lane until […]

3 years ago
Vandals target Hurst Grange Park play area in Penwortham

Friends of Hurst Grange Park are appealing for information following vandals trashing the play area on Tuesday 2 March. The contractor’s materials and equipment was damaged in the attack, the […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police update on Operation Wolf with eight people who prey on the vulnerable caught in Preston and Lancashire

Almost 12 months since the launch of Operation Wolf in Preston, an ongoing campaign targeting offenders who prey on vulnerable people, more than 45 victims have been identified. The campaign, […]

3 years ago
Covid-19 cases in Preston and South Ribble, ranked lowest to highest by area

Covid-19 cases map to 25 February 2021 New data from the government reveals the areas in Preston and South Ribble with the least Covid-19 cases. Of the 32 areas covered by Blog Preston, Penwortham South recorded the […]

3 years ago
Latest South Ribble planning applications for week beginning 22 February

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 22 February. For more planning applications in South Ribble, or where you live, click this link. Proposed continuation […]

3 years ago
Police appealing for information on wanted Bamber Bridge man

Preston police are appealing for information on a wanted man. Jordan Hughes, 24 of Eaveswood Close, Bamber Bridge, is wanted in connection with offences of stalking, theft, assault and causing […]

3 years ago
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