Penwortham schoolboy joins Mensa aged just four

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.

A young boy from Penwortham has become one of Mensa’s newest members with his IQ being in the top 0.5 per cent. Maxwell Peake, joined the world’s leading high IQ […]

3 months ago Penwortham man aims to run seven marathons in seven days for charity

A man from Penwortham is planning to run seven marathons in seven days for charity. Father of two, Bob Milton, is aiming to raise as much money as he can […]

3 months ago Best of Preston compilation album to launch at city taproom

An album of songs from Preston singer-songwriters is set to launch at a city taproom next month. Chain House Brewing Co and Tap Room will host the party for the […]

3 months ago South Ribble residents asked for budget ideas as maximum council tax rise planned

South Ribble Borough Council is inviting residents to contribute to its budget plans as it proposes to increase its council tax share by the maximum amount. The authority plans to […]

3 months ago

Advertisement Penwortham Community Centre to see free women’s health event

Next month will see a free women’s health event in Penwortham thanks to a crowdfunded project. The event will take place at Penwortham Community Centre on Saturday 1 February, from 9am until 1pm. […]

3 months ago Man in his 20s victim of serious assault at The Fleece in Penwortham

A man was left with injuries after a serious assault at a Penwortham pub before Christmas. Police received a report of an assault at The Fleece Inn, on Liverpool Road […]

3 months ago In pictures: Final look at The Sumpter Horse Inn as demolition starts

A former pub in Penwortham has begun to tumble as demolition work begins. The Sumpter Horse Inn, which for many years saw locals campaign to save it, has seen the […]

3 months ago £5 per year increase for garden waste bin in South Ribble

The charge for South Ribble residents to have their garden waste collected is set to increase by £5 per year. Locals who opt in to the brown bin scheme will […]

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