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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.

Serious Crash on Larches Lane

A serious road traffic accident occurred on Larches Lane in Preston this evening at 17.02. The collision involved the number 89 from Preston Bus which services the Larches Estate, a […]

10 years ago
Weekend planned to explore Preston’s railway heritage

Railway enthusiasts and local history buffs will be offered a weekend to explore the history of Preston’s railways. The community heritage team at Lancashire County Council are offering the chance […]

10 years ago
Preston in the Picture: September desktop calendar

It might be a bit late but it’s still worth taking a look at. The monthly calendar shot takes in Tulketh Mill for September. Once a symbol of Preston’s industrial […]

10 years ago
Cyclist in hospital following Blackpool Road collision

A cyclist remains in hospital following what police describe as a “serious collision” in Lea. The cyclist, a 55-year-old woman, was involved in an incident with a Volkswagen car. She […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Power cut causes chaos in Ashton-on-Ribble

Where Stocks Road meets Blackpool Road is a busy junction in Preston UPDATE – Power has been restored to the traffic lights at the Lane Ends junction thanks to a mobile generator. Power has been cut in parts of Ashton-on-Ribble. A local […]

10 years ago
Meet Preston’s councillors: Peter Rankin representing Tulketh

peter rankin Here’s our latest post in the series looking at getting to know the city’s councillors: Name? Peter Rankin Age? 62 Which ward do you represent? Tulketh How long have you […]

10 years ago
Meet Preston’s councillors: Julie Buttle representing Lea

Here’s our latest look at getting to know Preston’s councillors: Name? Julie Buttle Age? 47 Which ward do you represent? Lea Ward How long have you represented the ward? 6 […]

10 years ago
Rescue teams search for man in the River Ribble

Rescue services have spent the evening trying to locate a man who got into difficulties on the River Ribble. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to a […]

10 years ago
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