Maps show areas of Preston and South Ribble most at flood risk as first stage of Ribble defences scheme begins

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.

Maps showing the areas in Preston and South Ribble which could be worst-hit by flooding have been released as the latest flood-defences work takes place. The Environment Agency is starting […]

4 years ago Steering wheels and dashboards stolen from BMW vehicles in South Ribble

BMW drivers are being targeted by thieves across South Ribble. South Ribble Police have warned motorists after steering wheels and dashboards were taken from BMW cars in the past week. […]

4 years ago New link road between Penwortham and Walton-le-Dale ‘just weeks away’

A new toucan crossing is all that stands between a new link road opening in South Ribble. The Cross-Borough Link Road which runs between The Cawsey in Penwortham and Carrwood […]

4 years ago Police say puppies taken in Tarleton farm raid about to reach ‘saleable age’

An updated appeal by police has been launched after the theft of two litters of Cockapoo puppies from a farm in Tarleton. Police say the puppies are going to ‘become […]

4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New homes and Lidl supermarket plan for former Vernon Carus factory site

A latest plan to demolish the former Vernon Carus factory and build new homes and a supermarket in its place are due to come forward. Trafford Housing Trust has taken […]

4 years ago Red Rosettes choir don’t let social distancing stop them recording new charity track

A Preston and South Ribble choir haven’t let social distancing stop them recording and rehearsing. The Red Rosettes used Zoom to record a new track of ‘We Need A Hero’ […]

4 years ago How Preston’s independent eateries are reopening and adapting to lockdown

Lockdown has had a huge impact on the hospitality sector across the UK, and here in Preston it’s been no different. Cafes, pubs and restaurants were ordered to close their […]

4 years ago 15 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Preston and South Ribble as death toll remains at 175

Today’s figures from the NHS reveal there have been no further deaths from coronavirus at Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals for the fourth consecutive day. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation […]

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