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.
Hope work on Shampan site could finally begin after compulsory purchase order ruled out
Construction could finally start on a row of shops which were approved to replace an Indian restaurant four years ago. Planning permission was granted in 2021 for the former Shampan […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]