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

Ribbleton store in licensing peril after illegal vapes found on sale

The golocalextra store in Ribbleton Avenue Pic: Blog Preston A Ribbleton convenience store could be stripped of its licence after being repeatedly caught stocking illegal vapes. Lancashire Police and Trading Standards have jointly called for a review of the […]

3 weeks ago
Police close off Tesco junction in Blackpool Road

Police have closed a junction near a Preston supermarket. Emergency services are on the scene in Blackpool Road close to the Tesco superstore. Pictures sent to Blog Preston show a […]

4 weeks ago
Neighbours claim Ribbleton garden playroom used for partying and karaoke

Glenview Close and Pope Lane junction, Preston A garden playroom that neighbours claim is being used as a party venue for adults can stay put, councillors have decided. Preston City Council’s planning committee heard that the outbuilding […]

4 weeks ago
‘Close-knit’ team at Ribbleton community cafe plan to feed families on Christmas Day

Charlene Rowe the manager and Zharah who works in Brekkie N Beyond. A new community cafe which opened in Ribbleton in October has big plans for the future. Brekkie N Beyond, managed by Charlene Rowe, opened its doors on Blackpool Road. It […]

4 weeks ago
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Ribbleton Avenue junction to see two weeks of roadworks for new traffic lights

Ribbleton Avenue will see delays while the new traffic lights are put in Pic: Google Delays are expected at a busy junction in Ribbleton as new traffic lights are put in. Warning signs are up at the junction where Cromwell Road and Woodlands Avenue meet […]

4 weeks ago
National Football Museum community project to create giant scarf and celebrate Preston’s rich history

An innovative scheme to help bring people together and celebrate the city’s rich footballing history has been announced featuring a unique fusion of sport and stitches.    The Giant Scarf […]

4 weeks ago
Police ‘really concerned’ for missing 17-year-old Preston boy

Lee, 17, was last seen during Tuesday morning Pic: Preston Police A missing teenager was last seen in the Fishwick and Ribbleton areas during Tuesday (12 November) morning. Preston Police say they are ‘really concerned’ for 17-year-old Lee. No last name […]

4 weeks ago
M6 junction 33 to junction 31 and M55 link road overnight closures confirmed

The fork where the M55 meets the M6 Pic: Google Overnight closures are needed on the M6 at Preston throughout next week. National Highways North West says ‘essential works’ are needed between Junction 33 and Junction 31 of the M6 […]

4 weeks ago
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