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Ribbleton

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

M6 near Preston closed due to major lorry fire

Highways England footage shows the lorry on fire Part of the M6 near Preston is expected to be closed overnight for resurfacing work after a major vehicle fire. A truck was seen ablaze containing paint and aerosols shortly […]

7 years ago
Preston shops urged to stop stocking The Sun newspaper

The Sun newspaper Pic: Will Taylor Newsagents in Preston are to be asked to stop selling copies of The Sun newspaper. A motion submitted by two Labour councillors urges Preston City Council to adopt a ‘Don’t […]

7 years ago
This is Roxy and she is stuck in the RSPCA Preston

Roxy shows off her very long tongue! This American bulldog is needing a home as the RSPCA in Preston gears up for Christmas. The centre in Longridge Road, Ribbleton, has been looking after six-year-old Roxy. Roxy has […]

7 years ago
Ribbleton youth football team makes a big signing

Lookers Volkswagen, Blackburn, has announced a new sponsorship deal with a local youth football team, Ribbleton FC’s Green Squad, in which boys under the age of seven compete in the […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Greenlands social club announces closure

The Greenlands club in Chatburn Road Pic: Google A social club in Ribbleton has called time at the bar for one last time. Greenlands New Labour Club in Chatburn Road has announced its closure with immediate effect. A […]

7 years ago
Christina Whittle missing: Concern grows for Ribbleton teenager

Christina was last seen in Grange Avenue Police are growing increasingly concerned for a teenage girl who has gone missing from Preston. Update: Preston Police said Christina was found safe and well on Monday lunchtime. They would […]

7 years ago
Folk trio Harp And A Monkey perform Remembrance gig in Preston Cemetery

Harp And A Monkey performing in the Cemetery A unique and touching tribute has been held at Preston Cemetery, home to 324 First World War graves. In a bid to ensure those who lost their lives are not […]

7 years ago
Petition handed in as Preston Cemetery rules row continues

Patricia Varty handing in the petition at the Town Hall, flanked by Ribbleton councillor Jonathan Saksena and deputy leader councillor Jon Swindells Pressure on Preston Council to take a different approach to policing rules about graves in Preston is growing. A petition of more than 4,500 names has been presented at the […]

7 years ago
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