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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.

Thwaites submits housing plans for land next to Lea pub

The Smith's Arms in Lea Lane Pic: Paul Melling Land used for grazing animals next to a countryside pub is due to be sold off for housing. Thwaites brewery has tabled plans for six family homes to be built […]

8 years ago
Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks for business groups 100th year

Dragon boat racing at Preston Docks in previous years Pic: Tony Worrall Dragon boats will once more charge down Preston Docks as hundreds of people take on a charity challenge. Companies from across Lancashire descend on Preston to take up their paddles. […]

8 years ago
Penwortham flyover crash sees Bank Holiday Sunday delays

The collision is said to have happened close to where you exit the Guild Way onto Channel Way Pic: Google Shoppers 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 road

Route of the Preston Western Distributor The 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
Advertisement Advertisement The Space Centre holding Queen’s birthday garden party

When The Queen visited Preston in 2002 to make it a city Pic: George D Thompson A 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 Docks

Dwell has recently opened a store in Chester and is now expanding to Preston A 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
Why was there a plane circling over Preston?

A Cessna was flying low over Preston late on Saturday night Pic: Wikimedia Commons 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 cutbacks

Park and ride service making its way through Preston Pic: Carlisle Alan Two 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
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