Heavy load transformer to be driven through Preston

Ashton-on-Ribble

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.

The transformer arrived via the River Trader into the Marina Pic: Donna Clifford Anyone up and about early on Sunday morning is being told to keep an eye out for […]

6 years ago Great Get Together returns to Ashton-on-Ribble

Last year’s canal clean up crew from Shelley Road Residents in Ashton-on-Ribble will meet for the second year to take part in the nationwide Great Get Together. A canal clean […]

6 years ago Former Preston council leader Peter Rankin dies after brain cancer battle

Councillor Peter Rankin A twice former leader of Preston City Council has died following a battle with brain cancer. Peter Rankin passed away on Sunday 10 June following his six-month […]

6 years ago Son to appear in court charged with mother’s murder in Inkerman Street

The southern end of Inkerman Street, near Aqueduct Street, has seen police activity this week Pic: Google A man has been charged in connection with the murder of his 88-year-old […]

6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston Docks based firm released CCTV pictures after break-in

Police want to speak to this man in connection with the incident A Preston business owner enjoying his first holiday in five years returned back to work to find his […]

6 years ago Man arrested after death of Preston pensioner in May

Inkerman Street Pic: Google Police have tonight arrested a pensioner after a murder inquiry was launched. Bernadette Green, 88, died at her home in Inkerman Street, Ashton-on-Ribble, on Friday 18 […]

6 years ago Things to do this May half-term in and around Preston

School is out for a week, the kids are at home and you suddenly find yourself questioning ‘what to do now’? Don’t panic, there are plenty of things going on […]

6 years ago Appeal after cyclist hurt in Guildway hit and run

Guild Way flyover Pic: Google A cyclist was hurt following a crash on Wednesday (24 May) evening. Preston Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Guildway, the A59 […]

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