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Bamber Bridge

An area to the south of Preston, it is within South Ribble and is commonly referred to as ‘Brig’. Bamber Bridge has a railway station and a main high street with local shops. It is close to the A6.

Now that the festive period is winding down, the Christmas decorations will soon be packed away for another year. But many people will be left unsure what to do with […]

3 years ago Area-by-area Preston and South Ribble coronavirus cases for the week before Christmas

Some areas have seen a drop in coronavirus cases in the week leading up to Christmas. Areas such as Ingol, St Matthew’s and Walton-le-Dale have reported less cases compared to […]

3 years ago M6 and M61 reopen at Preston after icy conditions cause hours of delays

Emergency services have reopened the M6 and the M61 after snow and ice saw a string of crashes. From 3.30pm on Sunday (27 December) motorists were left stranded after hail […]

3 years ago Bamber Bridge firm raise £60k for food banks as boss fulfils pledge to double donation amount

Sapphire Utility Solutions has raised £60,000 to donate to various charities to ensure people do not go hungry this Christmas. Michael Patel, founder of Sapphire Utility Solutions set a target […]

3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Bamber Bridge apartment development to be named ‘Tom Hanson House’ in memory of late councillor

A new apartment development in Bamber Bridge is set to be renamed after a well known resident and former councillor Tom Hanson. Pearson House in Bamber Bridge is being converted […]

3 years ago From France to Rosemere – the Prestonian spreading Christmas cheer in mum’s memory

Brexit uncertainties and the coronavirus pandemic have done nothing to jeopardise the relationship between a Prestonian living in France and Rosemere Cancer Centre’s in-patient Ribblesdale Ward. This year, much like […]

3 years ago South Ribble supermarket opening times for Christmas 2020 and New Year

Christmas has well and truly crept up on us this year, so it is understandable if people are now rushing round trying to gather together the last bits and bobs. […]

3 years ago Majority of areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen increases in coronavirus cases in the past week

Most places in Preston and South Ribble have seen an increase in Covid-19 cases in the last week. However, some places such as Longton and Walmer Bridge, Leyland South West […]

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