Menu

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.

Latest South Ribble planning applications for week beginning 5 October

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 5 October. For more planning applications in South Ribble click this link. Conversion of existing […]

3 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week October 3 to October 9

Fishergate in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall We’ve had plenty of news to bring you from Preston over the past week. The city’s streets are set to be improved for the visually impaired, Lancashire Archives are back […]

3 years ago
Aerial pictures show progress on new Tesco at Penwortham

7 months apart and full steam ahead for Tesco in Penwortham Pic: Aerial Video TV It was announced earlier this year that Cop Lane in Penwortham would be the home of a new Tesco Supermarket. Work on the new building started in August and these […]

3 years ago
West End comes to Penwortham as theatre and TV star Layton Williams pays a visit

Layton Williams with Penwortham Priory Academy pupils The West End came to Penwortham Priory Academy when theatre and TV star Layton Williams hosted a drama and dance workshop for pupils.  The Bad Education actor, from Bury, spent […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham woman creating positive newspaper by kids, for kids

Natalie English with her sons A Penwortham woman is creating a newspaper with a twist. Tired of negativity in the news, Natalie English is starting Forever Curious, a media platform aimed at inspiring kids to […]

3 years ago
Lime Bar Lounge in Penwortham closes doors temporarily due to coronavirus cases

Lime Bar in Penwortham Pic: Andrew Livesey A bar in Penwortham has decided to voluntarily close for a fortnight after two staff tested positive for coronavirus. Lime Bar Lounge in Liverpool Road said it was ‘putting the […]

3 years ago
Where Preston’s coronavirus hotspots are for latest available positive cases data

A coronavirus testing site at Moor Park in Preston Pic: Donna Clifford Coronavirus cases in Preston are spiking in central and eastern parts of the city. One Preston ward has one of the highest infection rates in all of Lancashire in the […]

3 years ago
Digital platform launches for Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk scheme

Environment Agency staff showcase the flood defences Pic: Chris Hough Residents of Preston and South Ribble now have access to a new online platform to attend virtual meetings, access information and provide feedback on their proposed flood risk management scheme. […]

3 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Preston Bus 207 PO56 JDX (Scania N94UB / East Lancs Esteem)24.03.24 - Penwortham [Church of St Mary] 240323JPGDSC_7658 - Bus stationDSC_7676 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7681 - former Post Office, cenotaph and Town HallDSC_7682 - Central Methodist church, Lune StreetDSC_7668 - Fish (aka Box) MarketDSC_7672 - Miller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails