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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.

Retired Penwortham GB Para Athlete leading the way for disability awareness

Claire Buckle A Penwortham retired GB Para Athlete is leading the way against disability discrimination to break down the barriers of disability. Claire Buckle, who competed for England and GB in shot […]

4 years ago
Longridge and South Ribble are not included in the Preston local lockdown

A woman having a coronavirus test After the announcement today of a government enforced local lockdown from midnight, many people in and around Preston are concerned about whether the lockdown will affect their household. The local […]

4 years ago
Appeal after Leyland aggravated burglary ended with car being set alight in Penwortham

The Nissan Micra was set alight near Hurst Park Detectives are appealing for CCTV and dashboard mounted camera footage after a car was stolen during an aggravated burglary in Leyland. Police were called around 10.20am on Friday 31 July […]

4 years ago
The Cawsey Link Road is now open

The Cawsey Link Road, which connects Penwortham to Walton-le-Dale, is finally open. The road, which has been beset by delays, connects Carrwood Road to The Cawsey and has been built […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Teenager arrested in Penwortham after a stolen car was crashed and set on fire

The Nissan Micra was set alight near Hurst Park A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a stolen car crashed and was set on fire in Penwortham. Police were called at around 9am this morning (Friday 31 July) to […]

4 years ago
Penwortham neighbours drive support for Rosemere

Norma's house decorated with balloon and banners for the summer fete Two Penwortham residents have hosted a socially-distanced summer fete to raise over £700 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Neighbours Norma Blackburn and Margaret Dunn raised £709 by holding the event on […]

4 years ago
Over £200k pledged to replace Penwortham footbridge damaged by Storm Ciara

Remnants of the bridge after Storm Ciara Pic: Martin Bleasdale Over £200,000 has been set aside to replace a Penwortham footbridge that was damaged and demolished following Storm Ciara. Lancashire County Council has pledged £201,250 as part of a major […]

4 years ago
Arrests made in police drugs raids across Leyland and Chorley

Officers in South Ribble and Chorley have made a number of arrests as part of ongoing work to proactively target the supply of illegal drugs in the area. Earlier this […]

4 years ago
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