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 artist Shawn Sharpe creates mural celebrating city’s Docks and textile heritageA huge 33-metre mural celebrating the city’s Docks heritage and textile industry is to adorn the walls of a new home interiors shop and bistro. Shawn Sharpe, who is behind […]
1 week ago St Walburge’s Church spire explored in new YouTube seriesA YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring the spire at the top of St Walburge’s Church in Preston. ‘Explore the UK,’ who have previously made videos tracing a […]
1 week ago Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battleAll the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]
1 week ago Loom Loft store and bistro at Preston Docks confirms opening detailsA new home interiors store and bistro set for a retail park on Preston Docks has confirmed its opening details. Loom Loft Furniture and Interiors is expanding into the city […]
2 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement Businesses to join forces for charity tournament at Ashton and Lea Golf ClubA number businesses are set to unite to raise even more funds for local charities when they host their annual Charity Golf Day at Ashton and Lea Golf Club on […]
2 weeks ago Preston is no longer the only major UK city without an orchestraPreston Symphony Orchestra has officially launched. A strategic corporate partnership with Porsche Centre Preston and a successful online crowdfunding campaign have combined to trigger the orchestra’s foundation. The launch bridges a gap of […]
2 weeks ago Ribble Estuary flood alert issued as strong winds and high tide combineA flood alert has been issued for Ribble Estuary, for the section running from Preston Docks westwards, due to strong winds. Strong north-westerly winds will coincide with the high spring […]
2 weeks ago Preston Orpheus Choir bringing spring concert to cityPreston Orpheus Choir is bringing a spring concert to the city this month. The choir will perform Gloria! with Music Director Dan Adams, accompanist Paul Greenhalgh and featuring soloists Aimée Maria Harris […]
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