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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.

Elderly man withdraws cashback money and it’s taken from supermarket till

CCTV picture of man released by police CCTV picture of man released by police Police have released a picture of a man after money was taken from a self-service till in a Preston supermarket. The incident at […]

6 years ago
Preston steam rail museum lands funding for new exploration centre

A Ribble Steam rail service in operation PicL Tony Worrall A Ribble Steam rail service in operation PicL Tony Worrall Bringing Preston’s rail heritage to life is the mission of an extension to the Heritage Railway Museum at Preston Docks. […]

6 years ago
Preston and South Ribble schools closed due to snow on Thursday 8 March

Snow in Walton-le-Dale on Thursday morning Pic: Tracey Gorst Snow in Walton-le-Dale on Thursday morning Pic: Tracey Gorst A number of schools have been closed due to the snowfall during Thursday (8 March) morning. Lancashire County Council has confirmed […]

6 years ago
CCTV picture of woman released after smartphone theft

Picture released by Preston Police Picture released by Preston Police Police have released the picture of a woman they want to speak to following the theft of a smartphone from a mini supermarket in Preston. […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Review: Health Kicks Kitchen is live and kicking

The Veggie Signature Wrap The Veggie Signature Wrap A healthy lifestyle is seriously aspirational right now, so it’s no surprise to find Health Kicks Kitchen still live and kicking a year after opening its […]

6 years ago
This Lea lad is climbing Machu Picchu for charity

David Capitan, 11, is climbing high An 11-year-old boy from Preston is climbing Mt Machu Picchu in Peru to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. David Capitan, who lives in Lea, suffers from Cystic Fibrosis […]

6 years ago
Preston bakery gets van back after social media appeal

The van, which is relied upon by the family firm, was found the same afternoon The van, which is relied upon by the family firm, was found the same afternoon The power of social media has helped get a delivery van back to a Preston […]

6 years ago
KFC ‘chicken shortage’ reaches Preston as restaurants closed

A KFC bucket meal A KFC bucket meal Those wanting their fix of fast-food fried chicken were left hungry on Saturday. KFC’s outlets at Preston Docks, Lostock Hall and Samlesbury were all closed as […]

6 years ago
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