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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.

Two River Ribble flood warnings as Storm Hannah lashes the city

River Ribble in flood at Avenham Park Pic: Lisa Brown Two 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 Pegram

Sam Pegram died while in Africa helping refugees Pic: Blog Preston/Pegram family Preston 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 window

Volunteers and staff dressed up the tea party A 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 reinforced

Workmen 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 disorder

A 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 pupil

Penwortham Girls' High School Pic: Google Police 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 Tarleton

The Vestry is to take on this former wine bar unit in Tarleton Pic: Google A 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 Penwortham

There’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 […]

5 years ago
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