News and information about Lea. It sits right on the Western frontier of Preston as you head out towards Lytham and Blackpool and is part of the sprawling area known as Ashton-on-Ribble.
Map shows mixed view for latest coronavirus figures in Preston and South RibbleAround 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 […]
3 years ago St Matthew’s area of Preston sees a doubling of coronavirus cases in space of a weekLatest coronavirus data shows that St Matthew’s has seen a 127 per cent rise in Covid cases in the last week (4-11 November). Other areas in Preston and South Ribble […]
3 years ago Police hunt for two men after teenage boy stabbed in Haslam ParkA boy was stabbed in Haslam Park yesterday afternoon (Monday 16 November). The 16-year-old was approached by two men at around 3pm before the incident occurred. After an altercation the […]
3 years ago Lea woman aiming to use her battle with anorexia to help others love themselvesA woman from Lea is speaking out about her eating disorder in an attempt to help other women love and accept themselves for who they are. Laura Sylvester was diagnosed […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Where in Preston Covid-19 cases have doubled, as Lancashire leaders speak out against government plansIn the week 1 October to 7 October some areas in and around Preston have seen the number of Covid-19 positive cases double or even quadruple. According to government data, cases […]
4 years ago M55 fully reopens after police incident at Kirkham junctionMotorists travelling between Preston and Blackpool experienced long delays during Wednesday (7 October) morning. Lancashire Police closed the motorway between Junction 3 (Kirkham/Wesham) and Junction 4 (Peel Hill) in both […]
4 years ago Teen missing from Warton sparks police appealPolice say they are ‘increasingly concerned’ about the welfare of a missing teenage girl. Update: Lena was found safe and well during Monday (5 October) afternoon, police thanked the public […]
4 years ago Police looking for man who breached domestic violence order after three daysPreston Police are looking for a 28-year-old who is wanted in connection with breaching a domestic violence protection order. Dominic Battiniello was given the order at Preston Magistrates’ Court on […]
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