News and information for the area of Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston. Includes the Tulketh, Larches and Ashton areas of the city, plus a big swathe of what’s known as Riversway down by the docks.
Good Samaritan saves woman after Preston tanning shop attackDial Emma’s was targeted by two men Pic: Google A woman was hit in the stomach with a metal pole during an attempted robbery in Ashton-on-Ribble. Preston Police were called […]
5 years ago Lytham Road to be shut for railway bridge worksLytham Road will see closures and diversions Pic: Google A key cut-through route in Fulwood is to be shut for nearly a month next year. Lytham Road where it goes […]
5 years ago Family pay tribute to ‘adventurous, fun loving man’ whose body was found in the River RibbleA picture of John Culshaw on a hike The family of a man whose body was found in the River Ribble described him as an “outgoing, active, adventurous, fun loving man […]
5 years ago Ashton man who smothered his mother to death is jailedJohn Stephen Green has been jailed for the murder of his 88-year-old mother A man who suffocated his mother to death at her Ashton-on-Ribble home has been jailed. John Stephen […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Spot yourself at Preston Santa Dash 2018 on the DocksA pair of Santas pose for a picture on the run Hundreds of runners made their way round Preston Docks in the winter sunshine to raise thousands for charity. This […]
5 years ago United Utilities are investigating a water leak in LeaUnited Utilities are dealing with a water leak at the junction if Blackpool Road and Lea Road in Lea. Water was seen gushing from a drain this afternoon (Friday December […]
5 years ago Crash blocks Blackpool Road at Lea GateTraffic is queuing along the A583 Long delays are forming on Blackpool Road heading out of Preston. Preston Police are on the scene on the A583. Traffic is queuing back […]
5 years ago New group helping to ensure Ashton-on-Ribble looks lovedThe Love Ashton group working hard to clean up the area Work on cleaning up part of Ashton-on-Ribble has begun. The Love Ashton group, set up on Facebook, has gone […]
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