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.
Two River Ribble flood warnings as Storm Hannah lashes the cityTwo flood warnings are in force saying ‘flooding is expected’ from the River Ribble. The Environment Agency has two sections of the river at Preston under floodwatch. Heavy rainfall from […]
5 years ago Preston North End fans urged to join 25th minute applause in memory of Sam PegramPreston North End fans have been asked to join a round-of-applause in memory of a supporter who lost his life this week. Sam Pegram, 25, was an aid worker from […]
5 years ago Mad Hatter’s tea party pops up in Penwortham shop windowA Mad Hatter’s tea party has taken place in a shop window in Penwortham. The live window display appeared at the Cats Protection shop in Liverpool Road on Sunday 10 […]
5 years ago Old Tram Bridge sees barriers being reinforcedWorkmen have been seen reinforcing the barriers on the Old Tram Bridge after it was closed earlier this week. Lancashire County Council said there were a number of concerns over […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham Slimming World club forced to leave Kingsfold after youth disorderA slimmers’ club has been forced to move out of Kingsfold after youths terrorised the group. Julie Naylor has run the Slimming World group at Penwortham Community Centre in Kingsfold […]
5 years ago Penwortham school issues warning after attempted attack on pupilPolice patrols have been stepped up around a high school in Penwortham. Penwortham Girls’ High School has issued the security alert to all parents. Headteacher Karen Pomeroy issued the alert […]
5 years ago New micro pub to open in TarletonA former wine bar on the outskirts of Preston is to reopen as a micro pub. The Vestry is a family-run venture from Mark Lawson and his wife Toni. Located […]
5 years ago New micropub and cafe bar to open in PenworthamThere’s a new micropub and cafe bar opening in Penwortham in what was a beauty salon. The former Serenni & Co is undergoing refurbishment and will open its doors as […]
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