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Ribbleton

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

Grave memorialisation rule looks set to be enforced for Preston Cemetery

Preston Cemetery is to see fees rise across the board by an inflation-busting 11% Pic: Stephen Geraghty Preston Cemetery Pic: Stephen Geraghty Those with relatives and friends buried in Preston Cemetery look set to see their wishes to decorate graves ignored. A consultation was run throughout the […]

6 years ago
Ingol and Ribbleton libraries may see new opening hours

Ingol Library sign Two Preston libraries could see their opening hours changed. It follows a consultation from Lancashire County Council about introducing a tier banding of opening hours for its libraries. Ingol library […]

6 years ago
Aerosol cans explode as firefighters tackle Brookfield fire

Flames leap from the Brookfield fire Pic: Johnny Knight Flames leap from the Brookfield fire Pic: Andrew Singleton Flames leapt into the cold night sky in Ribbleton on Monday (12 February) morning. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent four […]

6 years ago
Icy conditions lead to M6 disruption near Preston

Scene on the M6 around 7am as emergency services worked to clear the crash Pic: Highways England Scene on the M6 around 7am as emergency services worked to clear the crash Pic: Highways England Delays remain on the motorway network around Preston following an icy start to […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement All lanes reopened on M6 near Preston after crash involving a coach

Ambulance on the scene and debris across the M6 at Preston Ambulance on the scene and debris across the M6 at Preston Police closed lanes of the M6 near Preston due to a crash. Up to six cars and a coach […]

6 years ago
These two Preston men are two of Lancashire’s most wanted

Daniel Shaw and Lee Ashton Daniel Shaw and Lee Ashton Police have released pictures of two men they want to speak to in connection with offences in the Preston area. The latest release of information […]

6 years ago
Base Systems turns 50-years-old this month

Vuetek, part of Base Systems Preston firm Base Systems is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month. Originally opening as ‘Mobile Radio’ in February 1968 by brothers Joe and Bob Sutton, […]

6 years ago
Nearly new sale taking place at a Ribbleton school

Some of the items at a previous Boutique Baby Sale Some of the items at a previous Boutique Baby Sale Another nearly new sale is coming to Preston with a chance to bag bargain outfits and toys. The Boutique Baby […]

6 years ago
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