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.
St Bernard’s Hub in Larches brought back into useThe former community space in Elswick Road had become a hot spot for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
7 months ago Preston Western Distributor speed limit confirmed to remain at 50mphThe speed limit on the new Preston Western Distributor Road will remain at 50mph after faster options were deemed too dangerous. Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has decided to make the […]
7 months ago Man charged after Cottam burglaryA Preston man has been charged following a burglary in Cottam. Luke Jenkinson, 28, of Birkdale Drive, Lea, was arrested yesterday (Thursday 21 September) and questioned on suspicion of a […]
7 months ago Preston motorway junction reopens as loose horse caughtEdith Rigby Way was closed earlier due to a loose horse. The closure was put in place today (Friday 25 August) at the M55 junction. The horse has since been […]
8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Ashton Park sports hub plans receive backing from junior football coachA junior football team coach says that multi-million pound plans for new playing facilities in a Preston park are desperately needed – because children are regularly missing out on matches […]
8 months ago Ashton Park campaign group rallies against sports hub plansControversial proposals for a new sports hub in Ashton Park should be kicked into touch say a campaign group. Almost 400 people living in the vicinity of Ashton Park have […]
9 months ago Preston Bus reducing number of buses on seven city routes during summerPreston Bus has announced reductions to seven services during the summer holiday period. From Monday 24 July the bus firm is reducing the number of services on routes in Fulwood, […]
9 months ago Preston Western Distributor 50mph speed limit causes confusionHighways bosses have explained why the speed limit on the new Preston Western Distributor Road is only 50 miles per hour – even though the original plan had been for […]
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