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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.

Plungington street set to get second mobile phone mast to help cope with demand

Eldon Street mobile mast site, Preston 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

A drugs wipe shown by police Pic: Preston Police 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

The former Chiquitos site at Preston 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 chainā€™s longstanding […]

3 months ago
Storm Isha sees fallen tree block Riversway

Riversway is currently closed in the direction of Blackpool Pic: Google Storm Isha is seeing winds of up to 60mph and a major route out of the city is shut due to a fallen tree. Preston Police are on the scene […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston woman undertakes mammoth running challenge in tribute to grandad

Emily with her medal haul A Preston woman marked turning 30 by running 30 10k races in tribute to her beloved grandad. Emily McEnnerney Whittle turned 30 in January 2023 and wanted to raise money […]

3 months ago
Lea Community School has extension greenlit with pupil numbers to double

Lea Community School in Greaves Town Lane Pic: Google Plans for a major extension to a Preston primary school have been given the go-ahead amid claims from a nearby resident that it will result in children ā€œlooking straight intoā€ […]

3 months ago
Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Ruby Abram, who runs the food bank, with volunteers at the hub. A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

3 months ago
New beauty supplies shop opens in Ashton-on-Ribble

iLASHEDPRO on Blackpool Road A new eyelash and brow supplies shop, aimed at local beauticians, has opened in Preston. The shop named ā€˜iLASHEDPRO,’ on Blackpool Road at Lane Ends in Ashton-on-Ribble, promises to be […]

3 months ago
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