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News and information about the area of Tulketh. The area is part of a wider region in the West of the city known as Ashton-on-Ribble. It includes Tulketh Mill now converted into offices but previously part of Preston’s industrial heritage.

 90 years on this Preston choir is still in good voice

Preston Orpheus Choir A Preston choir is celebrating its 90th birthday. Preston Orpheus Choir, which was founded in 1929, is a mixed choir of about 40 people aged between 18 and 80. The choir practises […]

4 months ago How a passion for dogs and photography helped this Preston woman create an award-winning business

Cat Race is the woman behind CatsDog Pic: Michael Higginson A Preston woman has created an award-winning business after setting up in dog photography. Cat Race runs CatsDog Photography, which has a studio on Tulketh Brow. Cat’s latest achievements come […]

5 months ago Chinese takeaway in Ashton-on-Ribble closed due to fire

Sign in the window of the New China Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston takeaway has been forced to close due to a fire. New China on the corner of Fleetwood Street off Water Lane had a sign in its window. Lancashire […]

5 months ago Memorial bench placed in Haslam Park in tribute to personal trainer who died

The new bench in Haslam Park was installed by the parks team working with Steven Wardle's family Pic: Tony Worrall A new bench has been installed in Haslam Park in memory of Steven Wardle. The father-of-two drowned in the pond in the park after going for a late night run […]

5 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Six Preston parks keep the green flag flying

Miller Park on a summer's evening Pic: Gary Bond Preston’s parks have been recognised once again for their glorious views, flowers and upkeep. The latest Green Flag Awards sees Preston City Council keeping the green flag flying at five […]

6 months ago Antiques business to close Lane Ends shop due to ‘lack of footfall’

This n That in Woodplumpton Road is closing down Pic: Tony Worrall An antiques, collectibles and second-hand shop in Lane Ends is closing down. This n That in Woodplumpton Road will close on Saturday 20 July after three years of trading. Owners […]

7 months ago How you can be part of the Great Get Together at this Preston canal clean up

Residents Mark Felton, David Connors and Neil White with some of the objects pulled from the canal last year A group of neighbours from Ashton-on-Ribble are holding their third annual canal clean up as part of the nationwide Great Get Together campaign. Last year’s clean up saw a shopping […]

7 months ago Child’s motorbike taken from Lane Ends

The KTM bike Searches are continuing for a kids scrambler bike stolen from Ashton-on-Ribble. The KTM 85 bike was taken from the Lane Ends area on Wednesday 5 June. Emma-Louise Whitlock said her […]

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