Artwork commissioned for Lea and Cottam to help people feel proud of their area

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.

A Preston parish councillor says he hopes artwork the authority has commissioned of the local streetscene will help people better appreciate the part of the city they call home. Chris […]

3 months ago Cottam mum-of-three raising money to be part of Team GB in Australia

A mother-of-three from Preston is raising funds to be able to represent Team GB in the World’s Sprint Distance Duathlon Championships which is being held in Australia this year. Lizz […]

3 months ago Cash and other items stolen in Ashton burglary

Police have asked for help identifying a man after a burglary in Ashton-on-Ribble earlier this month. The burglary took place on Shelley Road on Saturday, January 13. You can see […]

3 months ago Man wanted in Preston for burglary and on prison recall

Police have issued an appeal to help track down a man wanted in Preston. Ryan Gardner, 21, is wanted in Preston for burglary and on recall to prison. Police have […]

3 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Plungington street set to get second mobile phone mast to help cope with demand

A second mobile phone mast is set to spring up in a Preston street in an attempt to boost coverage in an area of the city where existing facilities are […]

3 months ago 12 people charged as Preston cocaine and heroin gang raided

12 people have been charged with drugs supply conspiracy in Preston after a series of warrants were carried out by Lancashire Police in the area. 11 of them appeared before […]

3 months ago Drive-thru Burger King to fill former Chiquito restaurant site at Preston Docks

A drive-thru Burger King is on the way to Preston Marina. The fast food outlet will take over the former Chiquito restaurant building on Port Way. The Tex-Mex chain’s longstanding […]