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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.

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

South Ribble in Bloom Winner - Best Container - Barbara Gardner and May Spiby 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
St Catherine’s Hospice’s new chief executive looks to the future

Lynn Kelly, chief executive of St Catherine's Hospice The newly-appointed chief executive of St Catherine’s Hospice is determined to to ensure that the hospice remains at the heart of the Preston community. Lynn Kelly, who has a background […]

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
Famous Lostock Hall cockerel sparks local controversy

Lostock Hall cockerel A family from Lostock Hall has taken to social media after receiving an Environmental Health complaint about their cockerel. Danny Mec apologised on social media to the local community after […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lostock Hall hospice chief bids farewell after 15 years of service

Pict: Chris Bull/ St Catherine's Hospice The chief executive of St Catherine’s Hospice is stepping down from his role as he retires at the end of this week. Stephen Greenhalgh has pioneered a range of improvements […]

4 years ago
Co-op staff from Ingol, Larches and Penwortham have been helping out during lockdown

Thank you cards and rainbows, colour by children during lockdown Co-op food and funeral care colleagues across Preston and South Ribble have been working with local communities during the coronavirus lockdown. Two Member Pioneers, David Carthy in Ingol and Larches […]

4 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, August 8 to 14

Shoppers in masks on Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. Preston spent its first week back in lockdown, and an additional three Preston and South Ribble libraries are preparing […]

4 years ago
Preston transport projects could be fast-tracked thanks to new funding bid

A582 Three Preston and South Ribble transport projects have been highlighted in a bid for extra funding. Lancashire County Council has put forward a number of projects that could be delivered […]

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