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

Preston M6 delays easing after crash between Junction 31 and Junction 30

Scene on the M6 on Tuesday evening Pic: Traffic England There have been major delays on the M6 southbound after a crash between Junction 31 (Samlesbury) and Junction 30 (Bamber Bridge). There are still delays of up to half-an-hour against […]

2 months ago
Preston Road in Grimsargh re-opens after a fire

A stretch of Preston Road had been shut due to emergency services Pic: Google A major route between Longridge and Preston had been closed due to a fire. Preston Road in Grimsargh was shut due to a fire between Lindale Avenue, just beyond Grimsargh […]

2 months ago
Preston entrepreneur recognised by United Nations for services to gender equality

Lee Chambers with his UN Women Award Male Ally award A Preston entrepreneur has been honoured at the UN Women UK Awards. Lee Chambers, the psychologist and founder of Male Allies UK, won the Changemaker Award at a ceremony in […]

2 months ago
Charity firewalk taking place in Ribbleton in memory of two inspiring women

Audrey Clement and Betty Pennington - two 'amazing' women A charity firewalk is taking place in Ribbleton in memory of two inspiring women. The event, which will raise money for Cancer Help Preston, is in honour of Audrey Clement […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Shops across Preston at risk after selling alcohol to 15-year-old test purchaser

Alcohol bought by a tester at shops in Preston Six premises tested as part of a joint operation across Preston failed and sold alcohol to a 15-year-old, police have said. Lancashire Constabulary tested 12 premises on Saturday night (February […]

2 months ago
Government minister visits children’s hub in Ribbleton

Dame Andrea with little Hazel-Rose, Leah and Lee. Pic: LCC Ribbleton’s Family Hub was visited by Dame Andrea Leadsom, a minister and current MP, on January 25 who met with parents, babies, staff and councillors who attend the service. During […]

3 months ago
Huge Red Scar fire listed as one of reason Recycling Lives went bust

Recycling Lives fire Pic: Mark Ashmore Preston headquartered Recycling Lives has been bought out by a Singapore-based firm after falling into administration. The metal and waste part of the business has been sold while Recycling Lives […]

3 months ago
Moor Nook fly-tipping cleared as Preston City Council hunt ‘frequent tipper’

Fly-tipping that has been spotted in Moor Nook is being cleared up by the council, it has been reported. A large amount of rubbish had been dumped at the location […]

3 months ago
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