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Ribbleton

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

Man charged after car theft and police chase in Preston

Preston Magistrates' Court A man has been charged after burglary and theft of a car from a property in Preston. Police were called at around 7am on 14 September after reports of a […]

3 months ago
New estate with homes for affordable rent and shared ownership completed in Ribbleton

New Miller Road estate A new estate of homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Preston has been completed. The 78 homes, comprising 75 houses, three bungalows, a playground and ample green space, […]

3 months ago
What Preston’s young people think of life in the city right now

The young people who are helping to shape what the future of the city could look like Pic: Blog Preston Around 20 young people aged between 10 to 19 came together to help shape the future of the city. Preston’s new city strategy has youngsters from across Preston giving their […]

3 months ago
Mourners pack Preston Cemetery for funeral of Umar Mahmood and Adam Bodi

Preston Cemetery saw a huge crowd come to pay their respects to Umar and Adam who died following a crash Pic: Farhan Shaikh/Hasesin Khan Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of a Broadgate man and boy who died in a crash in Chain Caul Way this week. Pictures show enormous crowds at Preston Cemetery […]

3 months ago
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Woman who broke her leg in Moor Park does make it to BBC Radio 2 In The Park

Karen Pettit, from Ribbleton, was able to make it to the festival in the end Pic: Blog Preston A woman who thought her chance of attending BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Moor Park had gone when she broke her leg just hours before the festival ended […]

3 months ago
Police search for missing 27-year-old Ribbleton man

Will Mcleod Pic: Preston Police Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 27-year-old Ribbleton man. Will Mcleod was last seen around 1.30pm on Saturday (31 August) and police are appealing […]

3 months ago
Much-loved Preston social club says housing plan is to help assess land value and won’t happen

Wilbraham Club, Preston A much-loved Preston social club has moved to reassure locals that it is not going to be bulldozed to make way for new houses. A planning application has been submitted […]

3 months ago
Two charged after separate shoplifting incidents at Capitol Centre and Ribbleton

Preston Magistrates' Court Two people have been charged as part of police’s ongoing clampdown on shoplifting across Preston and its surrounding area. Police reported yesterday on two arrests that had been made this […]

3 months 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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