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.

Penwortham bypass to open in December – earlier than planned

The new Penwortham bypass is set to open on Monday 2 December – a month earlier than expected. Lancashire County Council has announced the new opening date for the road, […]

4 years ago Residents’ safety fears as Cross Borough Link Road is set to open

Residents have said they are concerned about the safety of a new road linking Penwortham to Walton-le-Dale when it opens next week. The Cross Borough Link Road, which runs between […]

4 years ago Meet the Preston group who have been celebrating the natural world since 1876

In 1876, during the age of Queen Victoria, The Preston Scientific Society was founded. It was a time of scientific and technological awakening, and against this background the Society flourished, spawning […]

4 years ago One night of Mischief is coming to five venues in Preston and South Ribble

A unique night of performance and pizza is coming to Preston and South Ribble this Mischief Night. Five events will be taking place during the course of Wednesday 30 October, […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Tattoo studio set to open in Penwortham’s water tower

A tattoo studio is set to become the latest addition to Penwortham’s high street, in the old water tower building. Preston tattoo artist Juliet Preston says she is almost ready […]

5 years ago New comedy night set to bring lots of laughs to Penwortham

A new comedy night is set to bring lots of laughs to Penwortham. The monthly comedy club will be held at The Venue – the town’s new arts centre in […]

5 years ago Galloways is calling for runners to take part in the Virgin London Marathon

Calling all marathon runners! Sight loss charity Galloway’s is asking for marathon runners to help raise funds for blind and partially sighted people. Applicants to next year’s Virgin London Marathon […]

5 years ago Appeal to identify two men on bikes after high value theft from Booths

South Ribble Poice have released CCTV of two men they want ot trace after a high value theft from Booths in Penwortham. The theft happened at the store in Millbrook […]

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