Where in Preston Covid-19 cases have doubled, as Lancashire leaders speak out against government plans

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.

In the week 1 October to 7 October some areas in and around Preston have seen the number of Covid-19 positive cases double or even quadruple. According to government data, cases […]

4 years ago Police increasingly concerned for missing Bamber Bridge man

Preston Police are appealing for information on a man missing from his home in Bamber Bridge. In a statement on Facebook, police state they are ‘increasingly concerned’ about the welfare […]

4 years ago Where Preston’s coronavirus hotspots are for latest available positive cases data

Coronavirus cases in Preston are spiking in central and eastern parts of the city. One Preston ward has one of the highest infection rates in all of Lancashire in the […]

4 years ago Socially distanced tombola tried out at Bamber Bridge supermarket

Even the humble tombola has had to be re-invented for the Covid era and a ‘new normal’ version raised £182.53 for charity Rosemere Cancer Foundation when trialled at Bamber Bridge’s […]

4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement More Preston and South Ribble libraries reopening this week

More libraries are due to reopen across Preston and South Ribble this week. Libraries at Bamber Bridge, Kingsfold, Kirkham and Sharoe Green reopen today (Wednesday 30 September). The library at […]

4 years ago Farington pair scoop two awards as South Ribble in Bloom winners announced

A couple of gardening enthusiasts from Farington have been crowned double winners following the council’s South Ribble in Bloom horticulture competition. Barbara Gardner and May Spiby, a pair of neighbouring […]

4 years ago The areas of Preston, South Ribble and Chorley to have had positive coronavirus tests in the last week

The number of positive tests for coronavirus has risen across Preston, South Ribble and Chorley. Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to only obtain a test if they […]

4 years ago Station Road in Bamber Bridge to be closed for Rail works

Station Road in Bamber Bridge is set to be closed for four days as works are set to take place by Network Rail. The works on the level crossing works […]

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