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Ribbleton

News and information about the area of Ribbleton in Preston, Lancashire. It includes the area known as Brookfield.

Disabled man left unable to shop when new Preston Tesco opened without mobility scooters

The new Tesco superstore in Blackpool Road which replaced Morrisons Pic: Blog Preston Blackpool Road’s Tesco store has now put mobility scooters in store after more than a month’s wait. The store has now confirmed that scooters are ready to use in the […]

3 months ago
Events in Preston to be encouraged to use less noisy fireworks due to impact on pets and people

Fireworks over Sessions House Pic: Michael Porter Photography Residents and event organisers in Preston are being encouraged to use less noisy fireworks, because of the impact the biggest pyrotechnics can have on pets and people who are sensitive […]

4 months ago
Waste including Hi-Fi, sofa and pram prevent recycling collection on Ribbleton street

The scene at Sellers Street this week A significant build up of poorly-organised waste meant that the recycling bins could not be collected on one street in Preston this week. The waste, which was blocking access to […]

4 months ago
First Christmas in loving new homes for two neglected dogs looked after by Preston RSPCA

Bella and Harry at Christmas time Two neglected dogs who were being looked after by the RSPCA Preston and District Branch are looking forward to a happy Christmas in loving new homes. Rottweiler Bella and Harry, […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Pope Lane nature reserve to see 10,000 trees planted

The Pope Lane nature reserve Pic: spud frawley A decision has been approved for 10,000 trees to be planted at Pope Lane nature reserve. The council agreed plans for the first phase of delivery of Preston City Council’s […]

4 months ago
Preston Olympian launches SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24

Holly Bradshaw with a schoolchild at the SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24 Launch Preston’s Team GB Olympic bronze medallist Holly Bradshaw inspired schoolchildren with her career achievements at the launch of the SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24. Held at James Hall and Co. […]

5 months ago
Preston musician’s song Our Town becomes soundtrack to city’s events

Karl Eland A Preston musician’s song is becoming a soundtrack for events in the city. Karl Eland wrote Our Town to capture some of his fondest memories of Preston’s landmarks and events. […]

5 months ago
New Tesco superstore in Blackpool Road opening this Thursday

Work at the former Morrisons store in Blackpool Road being converted to a Tesco Pic: Blog Preston The new Tesco store in Blackpool Road is due to open this Thursday (23 November). The location, which used to be a Morrisons store, is the first superstore Tesco in […]

5 months ago
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