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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.

Preston artist Shawn Sharpe creates mural celebrating city’s Docks and textile heritage

The new mural celebrating Proud Preston along with the city's heritage Pic: Loom Loft A 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 series

Views from the spire. Pic: Elliott & Sue (Explore the UK) A 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 battle

Preston Labour leader Matthew Brown opens their campaign video speaking from Winckley Square All 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 details

How the new Loom Loft store is due to look A 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 Club

Daniel Maddox (Evolve Document Solutions) and Shane Friend (Stone Create) celebrating another successful charity golf day in 2023 A 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 orchestra

Alexander Roe MBE and Paul Heptinstall of Preston Symphony Orchestra Preston 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 combine

Looking out at the Bullnose near Preston Docks Pic: Blog Preston A 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 city

Preston Orpheus Choir rehearsing Star Journey Preston 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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