Bamber Bridge firm hope to raise £30k to donate to food banks this winter

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.

During these unprecedented times, many families and individuals are struggling to cope. Coronavirus struck almost a year ago, yet many shops are still closed, infection rates are still too high, […]

3 years ago ‘Devastating for the region’ says South Ribble Borough Council leader over tiers decision

It has been announced that Preston and South Ribble are to remain in tier-3 restrictions. However, many are disappointed at the announcement that Lancashire will not be moving down tiers. […]

3 years ago Map shows mixed view for latest coronavirus figures in Preston and South Ribble

Around half of local areas in Preston and South Ribble have seen a decrease in coronavirus cases from 3 December to 9 December, while the other half recorded increases. Plungington […]

3 years ago Latest South Ribble planning applications for week beginning 23 November

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 23 November. For more planning applications in South Ribble, or where you live, click this link. Application for […]

3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police issue urgent appeal for missing Walton-le-Dale woman

Preston Police are urging people with any information on a missing 50 year old to come forward. Samantha Francis, 50, from Walton-le-Dale was last seen on Monday morning (23 November) […]

3 years ago St Matthew’s area of Preston sees a doubling of coronavirus cases in space of a week

Latest coronavirus data shows that St Matthew’s has seen a 127 per cent rise in Covid cases in the last week (4-11 November). Other areas in Preston and South Ribble […]

3 years ago Latest South Ribble planning applications for week beginning 9 November

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 9 November. For more planning applications in South Ribble, or where you live, click this link. Single storey […]

3 years ago Crash on M6 close to Junction 31 northbound cleared but delays remain

This morning (Friday, 13 November) traffic was built up from the Blacow Bridge Interchange (M61) to Junction 31 (M60, Preston, Blackburn and Clitheroe) for the A59, after a collision occurred. […]

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