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 Docks Swing Bridge to close for maintenance works
The Swing Bridge at Preston Docks will close next week for three days for maintenance works. The bridge will close from 9am on Wednesday 23 March to 3pm on Friday […]
Many of the best buildings in Preston are churches. There was a great religious revival in the 19th century. As a result, many Churches of all denominations were built in Preston. […]
Peta Allingham has successfully organised musical events across Preston in different venues to raise money for those fleeing conflict in Ukraine. The events will take place between this evening (Friday […]
A six-year-old boy from Ashton-on-Ribble has been helping his mum to make blue and yellow ribbons. In January, Jonathan Brindle-Wright made a new year’s resolution with his mum Adele Brindle. […]
Preston Police have found a body in the search for a man missing from Plungington. Officers had earlier appealed for help to find Bogdan Timofte. They had been seen searching […]
A Prestonian is hoping to host a fundraising event similar to a successful one they put together in 2005. Peta Allingham organised an event of 23 acts in six different […]
Lancashire Police have issued a new appeal to trace a number of most wanted criminals. The men are amongst six of the most wanted criminals in Lancashire and are being […]
Two people have been jailed for more than 12 years after being charged in relation to a major investigation of production and supply of drugs. An address on Water Lane, […]