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.
Knife-wielding man chases victim in Preston city centre robberyA man was chased along a Preston road by a knife-wielding robber. The 22-year-old victim was walking into Hartington Road where it joins Fishergate Hill. He was approached by a […]
8 years ago Police presence at Preston Docks as ‘body pulled from water’A body has been recovered from Preston Docks. Eyewitnesses have reported a heavy police presence on the Docks including an ambulance and water search team from the fire service. It comes as […]
8 years ago 8 things to do in and around Preston this August Bank Holiday weekendAs the Bank Holiday weekend approaches we’ve got some inspiration for what to do in and around Preston. Running from Friday 26 August to Monday 29 August there’s plenty to […]
8 years ago Flood alert issued for parts of Lostock Hall and Bamber BridgeParts of Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge have been placed on flood alert after heavy rain in the Preston area. The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the Rivers […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Flooding at canal in Lea as heavy rain warning remains in placeAnyone enjoying a canal holiday near Preston may have to think again about making their way through the Ribble Link. Heavy rain throughout Friday and Saturday has left the canal […]
8 years ago Petrol bombs thrown through windows of Lea homePictures show how a home in Lea was targeted by suspected arsonists. Flames leap from the windows of a property in Blackpool Road after ‘petrol bombs’ were thrown through them. […]
8 years ago Two people in hospital after Greaves Town Lane crashThe rider of a motorbike and his passengers are in hospital after a crash in Larches on Wednesday evening. A black Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a silver Jaguar in Greaves […]
8 years ago Crash involving motorbike closes road near Preston primary schoolPolice closed a road in Larches after a crash involving a motorbike. A motorcyclist is understood to have been treated at the scene on Wednesday afternoon. The road was closed […]
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