How this painting of Preston was saved

Penwortham

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.

This view of Preston dates back more than 200 years and YOU helped to restore it. John Jenkinson’s painting ‘View of Preston from Penwortham Hill’ has been lovingly restored by […]

8 years ago Tank roundabout to be closed overnight during next four weeks

Final overnight closures on a major roundabout on the outskirts of Preston are to take place. The Tank roundabout where Flensburg Way and Penwortham Way meet has seen roadworks ongoing […]

8 years ago Penwortham man treated after being stabbed in the stomach

Witnesses are being sought after a man was stabbed in Penwortham during an early hours argument. The 18-year-old man was with two friends in Martin Field Road. They were walking […]

8 years ago Ribbleton man Lee Muir wanted in connection with offences

A Ribbleton man is being sought by police after a number of alleged offences. South Ribble Police are appealing to trace Lee Muir, 28, in connection with an assault and […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Body of missing Bamber Bridge woman found in Penwortham

A body found near the River Ribble in Penwortham has been identified as a missing woman from Bamber Bridge. Police had been searching for Jeanette Roche since Monday, June 27 […]

8 years ago Teenagers sought after pensioner in mobility scooter robbed in Penwortham

A pensioner had her bag snatched by a group of teenagers in Penwortham. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on a pathway between Marsh Way and Pope Lane. […]

8 years ago Pope Lane roundabout works begin to convert it to crossroads

Work begins on Monday at a major roundabout on the outskirts of Preston. The Pope Lane roundabout, where it joins Golden Way and Penwortham Way, on the A582 is being […]

8 years ago Music garden party coming to Bank Hall near Preston

Music at the Mansion is a unique music garden party being held for charity at the stunning and historical manor house, Bank Hall, Bretherton, on Sunday 3 July. A variety of […]

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