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

Ribbleton gun drama: St Helens man charged with firearm offences

Police presence in Ribbleton Avenue Pic: Danny Kay A man has been charged after a gun was pointed at police officers in Ribbleton. Ashley Gerrard, 29, of Bruce Street, St Helens, is charged with possessing an imitation firearm […]

8 years ago
Preston bikers do charity ride to help Preston RSPCA this Christmas

A roar of bikers made the ride through Preston on Sunday to help raise money for an animal shelter. The Preston Posse undertook their now annual procession to bring supplies to […]

8 years ago
Centenary of the Victoria Cross awarded to Private William Young V.C. 1915

100 years ago to this day, Scottish born Private William Young residing in Heysham Street, Preston and a soldier serving with the 8th (Service) Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment was […]

8 years ago
Ribbleton gun drama: Man arrested after pointing weapon at police

Police presence in Ribbleton Avenue Pic: Danny Kay Police officers have arrested a man who pointed a gun at police. A Ford Focus was stopped at an address in Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, around 10.30am on Tuesday. The vehicle was stopped […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Woman found dead at house in Ribbleton

Grange Avenue in Ribbleton Pic: Google A woman has been found dead inside a property in Ribbleton. Preston Police were contacted by the ambulance service around 10am on Tuesday. They attended a house in Grange Avenue where a […]

8 years ago
Christmas opening times for Preston Market, Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres and Harris Museum

Christmas tree outside the Harris Pic: Keith Sergeant The Christmas opening times for a number of buildings operated by Preston City Council have been released. There’s a big shutdown of council buildings throughout the festive period. Preston Town […]

8 years ago
Pensioner Leslie Howell dies from injuries after Preston city centre collision

CCTV image released by police, the car at the top is the one police want to speak to A Preston pensioner has died after injuries sustained during a collision in mid-October. Leslie Howell, 91, of Marlhill Crescent, Ribbleton, was readmitted to hospital after surgery and died on Saturday. […]

8 years ago
Deafway supporters beat the chill for charity

A group of 9 volunteers, both Deaf and hearing, are raising funds for Deafway in preparation for the big Ice Climbing Challenge on Friday 4th December. Each participant will be […]

8 years ago
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