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.
Penwortham Bypass plan is finally submittedThe final route for the Penwortham Bypass has been confirmed as a planning application is submitted. Running from the A59 Liverpool Road to the Broad Oak roundabout on the A582, […]
7 years ago Pope Lane roundabout roadworks are resumingA technical issue which stopped major roadworks on a commuter route in and out of Preston has now been resolved. Pope Lane works on the A582 is to see roadworks […]
7 years ago Cats Protection opens new shop in PenworthamLocal charity, Cats Protection Branch, has opened its brand new shop in Penwortham on Wednesday 14 December. The Preston Branch is part of the charity’s national network of over 250 volunteer-run branches, 32 […]
7 years ago Stagecoach raise price of monthly Megarider ticketA bus firm operating in Preston has increased the price of one of its monthly passes by 20 per cent. Passengers have contacted Blog Preston after receiving a notification the […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham crash sees first aid given by fire crewsFirefighters gave first aid to two people following a late night crash in Penwortham. Two cars collided in Leyland Road shortly before 10.30pm on Friday (23 December). Two fire engines and […]
7 years ago Driver arrested in connection with Dylan Crossey has bail extendedPolice have extended the bail time for a driver in the investigation into the death of a teenager. The 42-year-old man from New Longton, who was driving a BMW at […]
7 years ago Longton crash leaves pensioner in hospital with chest injuriesA pensioner is recovering in hospital after a crash on a rural road on the outskirts of Preston. The Citroen Relay, driven by the 87-year-old from Longton, was heading away […]
7 years ago Preston supermarket Christmas and New Year opening hours 2016There’s relatives coming round for Boxing Day, you’re relaxing on the sofa and then the fear strikes. We don’t have enough soft drinks. Or prosecco. Hang on a minute, there’s […]
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