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Ribbleton

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

Man rescued from roof in Ribbleton

The incident took place near Canterbury Road Pic: Google Firefighters were called to bring a man down from a roof in Ribbleton on Sunday afternoon. Crews, along with Lancashire Police, were called to the junction of Acregate Lane and […]

9 years ago
In pictures and video: VJ Day 70th Anniversary 2015 in Preston

Today, people gathered at The Memorial in Preston Cemetery to commemorate the Victory over Japan Day. The Preston District Veterans Council Chaplain, Canon Timothy Lipscomb, led the service, joined by Colonel Bernard […]

9 years ago
VJ Day to be marked in Preston 70 years since fighting ended

The war memorial in the cemetery will be the focus for the service Military veterans will pause to mark the moment the Second World War ended. Victory over Japan Day is to be marked on Saturday 15 August and the men of Preston […]

9 years ago
Moor Nook bus service to finish earlier after Stagecoach cut timetable

The number nine service is to finish two hours earlier each night Pic: Alan J A bus service to Moor Nook has been cut back with an earlier last bus. The Number 9, operated by Stagecoach, will now run until 9.15pm instead of 11.15pm. Rob […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ribbleton brothel: Three Romanian men charged following human trafficking raids

Three men suspected of running a brothel and trafficking in women from Europe have been charged. Police raided a property in Longworth Street and found four women they suspect have […]

9 years ago
Preston parks retain their Green Flag quality

Miller Park in all its glory Pic: Tony Worrall Five parks in Preston have retained their green flag status as being outstanding spaces in the city. Avenham Park, Miller Park, Grange Park, Haslam Park and Fishwick nature reserve all scooped the […]

9 years ago
Quick Shop in Ribbleton faces objections to application to sell alcohol

Quick Shop in Ribbleton Avenue Pic: Google A convenience shop in Ribbleton has applied to be able to sell alcohol but faces objections from those living nearby. Quick Shop in Ribbleton Avenue wants to be able to […]

9 years ago
Three men arrested during human trafficking investigation

Three men have been arrested from an address in Ribbleton as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The men who are believed to be connected […]

9 years ago
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