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Ribbleton

News and information about the area of Ribbleton in Preston, Lancashire. It includes the area known as Brookfield.

Bin and garage damaged after Ribbleton confidential waste is burnt

The flames coming from the bin in Cromwell Road Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service A bin was left melted and a garage damaged during a fire in Ribbleton. Firefighters have warned against burning confidential waste. Two fire crews from Preston were called to reports […]

8 years ago
Arson suspected as motorbike found alight in Ribbleton

Robin Street in Ribbleton where the motorbike was found An arson investigation has been launched after a motorbike was found in flames in Ribbleton. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent a crew from Preston Fire Station to te incident […]

8 years ago
Liverpool FC send full personalised kit for Rachel Marie Murphy funeral

Liverpool FC's kit arrived following an outcry from friends and family about the club's response Liverpool FC has decided to release a full kit in tribute to a Preston woman who died in a crash at Brockholes Brow. Rachel Marie Murphy’s friends had been in […]

8 years ago
How a house party in Ashton-on-Ribble descended into chaos

CCTV pictures were shown in court of trouble flaring in the early hours Three men have been convicted after gangs from Ashton and Callon clashed at a house party. Missiles were thrown and one man brandished a golf club when youths came face-to-face […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Liverpool FC say they can’t give signed shirt for Rachel Marie Murphy funeral

Rachel Marie Murphy who died in Brockholes Brow The friends and family of a ‘football mad’ woman who died in a crash at Brockholes Brow have been left distraught after Liverpool FC said they couldn’t provide a signed […]

8 years ago
Watch as police disarm man who waved gun at them in Ribbleton

Ashley Gerrard and the imitation firearm recovered by police The terrifying moment a man waved a gun in a police officer’s face has been released after he was jailed. Ashley Gerrard, 29, of Bruce Street, St Helens, pulled the […]

8 years ago
M6 Junction 31 crash: One person airlifted to hospital as six vehicles involved

Police holding back traffic near Junction 31 Six vehicles have been involved in a major crash on the M6 near Preston. The northbound carriageway at Junction 31 has been closed since 7.20pm. On Monday (April 25) the […]

8 years ago
Ribbleton crash: Police car seen crumpled against lamppost and Mini in a hedge

A police car is seen crumpled on the side of the road, and police closing off a road A police car appears to have been involved in a collision in Ribbleton. Bystanders reported seeing a Lancashire Police vehicle crumpled near a lamppost. The incident happened around 2.30pm on […]

8 years ago
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