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.
Penwortham flyover crash sees Bank Holiday Sunday delaysShoppers heading into Preston from Penwortham have been caught in tailbacks after a crash. Five vehicles are understood to have been involved in a collision on the Guild Way flyover on […]
8 years ago Preston Western Distributor plans move to next stage for major new roadThe route of a major new road to the west of Preston has been confirmed, as plans are officially lodged by Lancashire County Council. Preston’s Western Distributor, linking the M55 […]
8 years ago The Space Centre holding Queen’s birthday garden partyA Preston charity is holding a garden party fit for a queen. To celebrate The Queen’s 90th birthday The Space Centre is offering ‘magnificent activities’. Running from 10.30am to 2.30pm […]
8 years ago Dwell homeware to open at Preston DocksA designer homeware store is preparing to open on Preston Docks. Dwell is opening in Mariner’s Way, close to Morrisons, on Saturday 28 May. Stocking a range of furniture and […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Why was there a plane circling over Preston?A plane circling over the North West edge of Preston late on Saturday night caused alarm. The private Cessna 208b was doing loops in the Lea and Ingol area. Listed […]
8 years ago Preston park and ride schemes remain despite Lancashire County Council cutbacksTwo park and ride schemes in Preston are to continue despite the loss of thousands of pounds in public funding. Preston Bus says the Walton-le-Dale and Portway services are to […]
8 years ago Wallet left on street has £120 taken from it near Preston timber yardTwo people are wanted by police after money was removed from a wallet dropped on a Preston road. A 50-year-old man was buying wood at Savoy Timber in Fylde Road, […]
8 years ago Orbit bus remembered in campaigning poemAn ode to a bus service axed by Preston Bus has been penned. Harry Spillman, who proclaims himself as the ‘Poet Larcheate’, has lamented the passing of the Orbit bus […]
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