Majority of areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen increases in coronavirus cases in the past week

Penwortham

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.

Most places in Preston and South Ribble have seen an increase in Covid-19 cases in the last week. However, some places such as Longton and Walmer Bridge, Leyland South West […]

3 years ago Police appeal for information on stolen bikes in Penwortham

Preston police are appealing for information after four bikes were stolen from an address in Penwortham. It is believed the offenders have targeted addresses that have vehicles parked outside with […]

3 years ago Wetland habitats form part of new Preston and South Ribble flood defences plan

The Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme proposes to better protect around 4,800 residential properties as well as over 300 businesses from direct flooding from the River Ribble […]

3 years ago Appeal as police link Penwortham burglary involving elderly man and granddaughter with Blackburn offence

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information after an aggravated burglary in Penwortham. Police now believe the incident could be linked to an earlier similar offence in Blackburn. The Penwortham […]

3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement ‘Devastating for the region’ says South Ribble Borough Council leader over tiers decision

It has been announced that Preston and South Ribble are to remain in tier-3 restrictions. However, many are disappointed at the announcement that Lancashire will not be moving down tiers. […]

3 years ago South Ribble Borough Council give the green light for 520 homes to be built in Farington Moss

South Ribble Borough Council has given the go-ahead for national partnership housebuilder ‘Keepmoat Homes’ to build 520 homes. The homes will be located in Farington Moss, off Croston Road and […]

3 years ago Preston man charged with burglaries across Penwortham

Earlier in the month, Preston Police were made aware of a number of burglaries in the Penwortham area. Police carried out a proactive police operation involving a number of specialist […]

3 years ago Map shows mixed view for latest coronavirus figures in Preston and South Ribble

Around half of local areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen a decrease in coronavirus cases from 3 December to 9 December, while the other half recorded increases. Plungington […]

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