Funding bid goes in to turn whole of A582 into dual carriageway from Cuerden to Preston

Lostock Hall

To the south of Preston, Lostock Hall is an area between Penwortham and Walton-le-Dale. It has a railway station is within South Ribble. Its name comes from James de Lostock who in 1212 built Lostock’s Hall.

Having a full dual carriageway the length of the A582 has seen a funding bid tabled. Lancashire County Council wants to turn the road into a four-lane carriageway from Preston […]

3 weeks ago Lostock Hall bride’s heartbreak after wedding gifts stolen from reception

A bride has spoken of her heartbreak after her presents were stolen on the night of her wedding. Kirsty Rogerson, 33, and her husband James, 33, had spent their perfect […]

1 month ago Lostock Hall caravan firm Lunar has been sold

Dozens of jobs have been saved after a caravan manufacturing firm in Lostock Hall has found a buyer. Administrators were called in at Lunar Caravans in mid-July after the firm […]

1 month ago Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen at Preston

River levels are rising on the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood alert is in force from the Environment Agency. Update: During Monday morning all flood alerts and […]

2 months ago

Advertisement Advertisement Lostock Hall caravan makers Lunar go into administration

A caravan manufacturer in Lostock Hall has been placed into administration. Lunar Caravans employs 196 people and is headquartered in Sherdley Road. Partners David Acland and Lila Thomas from specialist […]

2 months ago Spot yourself in the largest Moonlight and Memories Walk yet for St Catherine’s Hospice

More than 1,000 people made their way through the streets of Lostock Hall last weekend to raise money for the city’s hospice. The annual event raised more than £90,000 for […]

2 months ago Preston hospice receives £12,000 after local firm’s 8,000 mile cycle challenge

St Catherine’s Hospice has received a donation of £12,000 after a Leyland Trucks cycling fundraiser. Over 110 novice riders and cycling enthusiasts from the company took part in this year’s […]

3 months ago Spot yourself at Yellow Day 2019 for St Catherine’s Hospice

Donkey rides, penalty shoot outs and fire walking were all in a day’s work for a city hospice. St Catherine’s Hospice held its annual Yellow Day on Sunday (23 June). […]

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