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 stops to pay respects on Remembrance SundayOn Sunday morning many hundreds marched in the parade at Penwortham for Remembrance Sunday. This was despite the heavy rain, which luckily held off during the service at Penwortham War […]
8 years ago A59 Tartleton Bank Hall Bridge lane closures to fix crash damageRoadworks on a key bridge carrying commuter traffic to Preston have begun. The A59 near Tarleton will see one lane closed on the Tarleton Bank Hall Bridge. Another crash on […]
8 years ago Preston Santa Dash confirmed for St Catherine’s HospiceRed suits and white beards will take over the grounds of a Preston hospice once more this December. The annual Santa Dash in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice is to […]
8 years ago Longton vicar urges support for St Catherine’s Hospice Wills WeekA Longton man has been speaking of how his wife’s death was the trigger for him setting up a will. Reverend Peter Taylor, who is a trustee at St Catherine’s […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fishwick and Sons bus firm issue statement as they cease tradingA Preston bus firm has issued a statement following its final bus ride in the 107 years serving the city. John Fishwick and Sons ceased trading on Saturday 24 October […]
9 years ago Fishwick and Sons buses make final journeys through Preston and LeylandPreston’s Fishwick and Sons buses have been making their final journeys through the city during Saturday. The firm, which has operated since 1907, is to run its final service during […]
9 years ago Gavin Phythian wanted following Mercedes theft in PrestonPolice have released a picture of a man they want to speak to following the theft of a Mercedes on the outskirts of Preston. Gavin Phythian, 26, of no fixed […]
9 years ago Penwortham woman ‘touched inappropriately’ on her way home after night outPolice are appealing to trace a man after a woman was ‘touched inappropriately’ on her way home in Penwortham. The 50-year-old victim was dropped off by a taxi near to […]
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