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.
Woman rescued from her car in Blackpool RoadBlackpool Road/ Thorntrees Ave junction A woman was rescued from her car by firefighters following a collision in Blackpool Road. Emergency services were called to the junction with Thorntrees Road […]
5 years ago Preston Western Distributor decision won’t be made locallyRoute of the Preston Western Distributor The government is to be asked to decide whether a new multi-million pound road for Preston will go ahead. Construction firm Robertson Group has […]
5 years ago Work underway to improve road safety in CottamCottam Way Work is underway to improve road safety in Cottam Way following concern from residents. Traffic calming is already underway, new road markings will be installed and footpaths will […]
5 years ago Two roads in Preston targeted during speeding crackdownFulwood Hall Lane was one of the roads with the speed check Pic: Google Two Preston speeding hotspots have been targeted during a community road watch scheme. Fulwood Hall Lane […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police search for two men after Lea off-licence trashedOne of the men holds an iPhone during the break-in Two men are being hunted after trashing an off-licence in Lea. Preston Police have released pictures of the men who […]
6 years ago New pedestrian crossing coming to Blackpool RoadThe new crossing in Blackpool Road work about to start Pic: Benny Mc’Nally Work on a long-awaited new pedestrian crossing across one of Preston’s busiest stretches of road. The crossing […]
6 years ago Blackpool Road roadworks extended for another weekPic credit: Benny Mc’Nally. Roadworks in Lea Blackpool Road roadworks have been extended for another week. Four-way traffic lights have been put in place whilst United Utilities are installing a new section […]
6 years ago Blackpool Road roadworks to fix broken sewer will take longer than plannedRoadworks in Lea Pic credit: Benny Mc’Nally. Roadworks in one of Preston’s busiest roads will take an extra four weeks to complete. United Utilities are installing a new section of sewer […]
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