News and information about the area of Ribbleton in Preston, Lancashire. It includes the area known as Brookfield.
Bomb squad called to Preston after unexploded World War II bomb foundA police community support officer stands guard on the Guild Wheel Pic: Stephen Melling A controlled explosion has been carried out after an unexploded bomb was found in Preston. Preston […]
6 years ago Pictures released after attempted robbery at Preston betting shopThe man is tackled by a staff member Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at a betting shop in Ribbleton. The incident on Friday (1 June) saw […]
6 years ago New children’s play area is finished in Grange ParkHow part of the new Grange Park play area looks An upgraded play area for children has been opened at a park in Ribbleton. Grange Park, off Glenview Close, has […]
6 years ago Two cars involved in Blackpool Road crashCrash in Blackpool Road on Thursday morning Pic: Paul Iddon One driver has been treated for minor leg injuries after a crash in Ribbleton on Thursday morning. Preston Police closed […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New vegan health nutrition brand launches from PrestonNutreelife has a state-of-the-art production facility at Red Scar Two Preston-based companies are celebrating the successful launch of an innovative new vegan health nutrition brand. Nutreelife, a family-run company based at […]
6 years ago Garage destroyed in Ribbleton by electrical fireAll that remains of the building in Stuart Road Firefighters have issued a warning to check electrical appliances in garages after a fire in Ribbleton. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service […]
6 years ago Ribbleton homeowner taken to court and forced to make repairsThe property pictured in June last year A man who left a house to rot has been fined by the courts. Mr Altaf Hussain of New Hall Lane was prosecuted […]
6 years ago Preston’s Recycling Lives wins Queen’s Award for the third timeRecycling Lives’ third Queen Award A Preston business has become the first in the city to win three Queen’s Awards. Recycling Lives won the award, held to be the highest accolade […]
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