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News and information for the area of Penwortham. Although not politically in Preston it is perhaps spiritually. Penwortham is just across the River Ribble from Preston but many Penworthiams class themselves as Prestonians, although they are part of South Ribble Borough Council.

Aerial pictures show new Lancashire Cricket ground at Farington progress ahead of 2026 opening

Aerial view showing the pavilion progressing at Farington Pic: Lancashire County Council New aerial pictures show how the new Lancashire Cricket ground is taking shape at Farington. The pitches will be a second home for the Red Rose side. Work on the […]

14 hours ago
Hutton burst pipe fixed after more than a hundred homes affected

Evie, six, playing in the Birchwood Avenue "lake" in Hutton Pic: Neil Cross/National World A flooded street in Hutton is draining away as engineers have fixed a burst pipe. Residents in Birchwood Avenue area saw water running high down the road for the past […]

16 hours ago
Preston dates for your diary 2025

Encounter Festival 2024 Pic: Paul Yates Preston hosts a vibrant calendar of events that brings the city to life throughout the year. Whether you’re a born and bred Prestonian or an out-of-towner planning a visit, 2025 […]

4 days ago
Penwortham school one of first to achieve equality award

A school in Penwortham is one of the first to achieve the Lancashire Equality and Inclusion Mark. Children at Howick Church of England Primary School have been working towards the […]

5 days ago
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Penwortham woman creates handmade education hut for Myerscough College courseĀ 

The education hut in Penwortham Pic: Blog Preston A woman from South Ribble has created an educational hut to help teach a local college about nature. The hut, made by Afka Ray and her charity, Guardians of Nature, […]

6 days ago
Review: Sitting in a Longton lounge with a toastie

Longton’s ‘The Lounge’ is a Coffee House and Bar which opened in July of last year. From what I could tell, it seemed to only have a small food offering […]

2 weeks ago
Pressed Town founder on raising Preston up as exhibition set to celebrate one year of zine

Jonny Cosmo An exhibition at SHOP in Preston city centre will celebrate one year of the Pressed Town zine. The creation of Penwortham native, Jonny Cosmo, Pressed Town is released each season […]

2 weeks ago
Three Sisters Roastery expanding with new Fulwood coffee shop

Three Sisters Coffee Shop and Kitchen Pic: Blog Preston A coffee shop is set to open in Garstang Road, Fulwood. Three Sisters Roastery, who already operate in Penwortham, is set to open ā€œsoonā€ in Fulwood, Preston. The coffee shop, […]

2 weeks ago
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