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.
Preston Beer Festival opens in St Walburge’s church hallPreston Beer Festival has opened its doors for a 23rd time in the city. St Walburge’s church hall plays host to the annual alefest with 56 real ales and 12 […]
8 years ago Darren Tunstall jailed: Burglar led police on 95mph pursuit through the cityA burglar who drove through a 30mph zone in Preston at speeds of up to 95mph in a stolen high powered BMW has been jailed. Darren Tunstall, 48, was convicted […]
8 years ago Sinead Tilley found safe and well as Preston Police arrest Gary HallA Preston woman who had been missing for a week has been found. Sinead Tilley, 21, was found safe and well in the Bolton area on Tuesday evening. Preston Police […]
8 years ago Sinead Tilley missing: Sister appeals for Ribbleton woman with ‘heart of gold’ to come homeThe family of a Preston woman not seen for a week have said they are growing increasingly worried about her safety. Sinead Tilley, who is understood to be on the […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston flooding: Lea junction sees motorists and pedestrians struggle with flood waterMotorists are being warned to slow down at a busy Preston junction due to floodwater. Where Greaves Town Lane meets Blackpool Road in Lea has a problem with blocked drains. […]
8 years ago Sinead Tilley missing: Concern for missing pregnant woman from RibbletonPolice are growing concerned for the safety of a pregnant woman who has gone missing from Preston. Sinead Tilley, 21, was last seen at her home address in Burholme Road, […]
8 years ago Opinion: Why Orbital bus route cut is a cynical move too far from Preston BusWhat goes around, comes around…unless you’re the Preston Orbital bus route. Rotala, the owners of former employee-owned Preston Bus, claim the route is impractical and unprofitable. They have announced a […]
8 years ago Lea cooker fire sees firefighters put out Sunday breakfast blazeFire crews from Preston Fire Station were called out after breakfast went very wrong at one household. A fire in a cooker in Nelson Crescent, Lea, saw firefighters called out […]
8 years ago Most Discussed