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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.

Hay bales cause Preston Docks gridlock

Police vehicles in attendance at the scene Pic: Richard Woolham Police have closed a roundabout at Preston Docks after an agricultural incident. A tractor has shed its load sending hay bales across the road. Traffic is being diverted after the […]

8 years ago
Ashton-on-Ribble conservation area to be kept

Tulketh Avenue within Ashton-on-Ribble An area of Preston in-keeping with its Victorian layout is due to keep its special status. Ashton-on-Ribble’s conservation area running from Blackpool Road down to Watery Lane was up for […]

8 years ago
Kenny Baker who played R2-D2 has died

Kenny Baker A famous Preston resident has passed away aged 81. Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in Star Wars, has died after a long illness. Baker, who was 3’8″, appeared in the […]

8 years ago
Michaela Strachan opens new animal attraction at Ribby Hall

Michaela on the right, Neil Trickett, and one very large snake! A familiar face came to a new wildlife attraction in Preston to officially open it. TV presenter Michaela Strachan was the special guest at Ribby Hall Village near Preston. Michaela […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Safety warning after skinny-dipper rescued from Preston Docks

The man aboard the rescue boat Pic: Brian Sandham of Stillshot photography Firefighters have reminded the public about the dangers of swimming in open water after a rescue operation on Preston Dock during Sunday. A skinny-dipper got into difficulty in the Docks […]

8 years ago
Skinny-dipper rescued from Preston Docks

The fire service rescue crew in action Pic: Ian Preston’s heatwave was too much for one man, who decided to take a dip in the city’s Dock. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service had to call out their rescue sled […]

8 years ago
Lea Road stabbing: Three people arrested as victim remains in hospital

A police officer stands at a cordon in Lea Road A man is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach in Lea. The 29-year-old man was stabbed in the early hours of Sunday (31 July) […]

8 years ago
Police and forensics teams outside Lea house

Preston Police outside the home in Lea on Sunday morning Police wereĀ maintaining a presence outside a house in Lea. DuringĀ Sunday morning a number of police vehicles wereĀ outside a property close to the junction of Lea Road with Nelson Road. A […]

8 years ago
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