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Ribbleton

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

Search for man last seen in Ribbleton during Friday morning

Tommy Parkinson has links to Preston and Longridge Pic: Preston Police A man wanted for breaching bail conditions has gone missing. Preston Police want to trace Tommy Parkinson. The 27-year-old was last seen in Mitton Drive, Ribbleton at 8am on Friday […]

1 month ago
Preston pets for adoption: Can you give Thomas, Marvel or Daisy their forever home

Marvel the dog Pic: RSPCA Preston It’s coming up to that time of year again. Soon we will be sobbing over a new John Lewis advert and wondering how much pointless cack from last year we […]

1 month ago
Dozens of people answered turnout call for Navy veteran’s funeral in Preston – I was one of them

Ron Banks, right, died aged 99 and his family appealed for people to ensure he had a fitting send off Today I went to the funeral of a total stranger. Ron Banks was 99 when he passed away last month in Preston – but that only tells half the story. […]

1 month ago
Preston asked to turn out for funeral of 99-year-old Royal Navy veteran

Land at Preston Crematorium has been identified as a potential new cemetery site Pic: Google Prestonians who are available on Friday morning are being asked to help give a 99-year-old Navy veteran a send off. The funeral is due to be held at Preston Crematorium […]

1 month ago
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Preston gridlocked as M6 lorry crash shuts M6 at Junction 32

The scene of the M6 crash close to Junction 33 Pic: David Lambert Preston is fast becoming gridlocked as a full closure of the M6 between Junction 32 and Junction 33 kicks in. A lorry has overturned close to Junction 33 which has […]

1 month ago
Road in Preston closed due to crash with police asking public to seek other routes

The junction of Grange Avenue A road leading out of Preston is closed after a crash. Ribbleton Avenue, B6243, is closed at the junction of Grange Avenue between Ribbleton and Grange in Preston, police said. […]

1 month ago
Police searching for Ashton-on-Ribble man in burglary and car theft probe

Aidan Craigie Pic: Preston Police Police want to speak to a man with links to Ashton-on-Ribble and Ribbleton in connection with burglaries and thefts. Aiden Craigie, 25, also goes by the name of Aiden Carter. […]

1 month ago
The Orange Foundation donates £3,000 to Preston-based charity CancerHelp

Emma Aindow-Gregory, Lancashire sportswoman. A charity supporting those affected by cancer which was set up in tribute to a Longton sportswoman has donated £3,000 towards CancerHelp’s counselling service. The Orange Foundation was set up […]

1 month ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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