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 gridlockPolice 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 keptAn 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 diedA 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 HallA 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 DocksFirefighters 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 DocksPreston’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 hospitalA 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 housePolice 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 […]
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