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Walton-le-Dale

News and information about the village of Walton-le-Dale. Although not officially part of Preston, Walton-le-Dale is the gateway to the south-eastern side of the city and also contains the Capitol Retail Park.

A6 London Way at Walton-le-Dale re-opens after four-hour closure

Walton-Le-Dale A6 roundabout. Pic: Google Street View The A6 London Way in Walton-Le-Dale has re-opened as police dealt with an incident. The roundabout with B6230 Hennel Lane was shut due to a concern for welfare, police said. […]

3 days ago
Two weeks of activities, workshops and events planned for Preston Arts Festival 2024

Preston Opera Preston Arts Festival returns for its 23rd annual outing this month with a variety of arts activities, workshops and events. Taking place from Sunday 15 to Sunday 29 September, events […]

4 days ago
Seven car parks across South Ribble change payment system

Car parking notice by South Ribble Borough Council Users of car parks in South Ribble will need to download a new app after a new payment system was introduced as September began. Seven car parks in the borough […]

4 days ago
Rare 16th century broach found near Walton-le-Dale goes on display

The badge found, believed to feature St Ursula Pic: Lancashire county council A rare pilgrim badge has been found near Walton-le-Dale, believed to date back to the early 16th century. The silver badge is understood to show Saint Ursula, a martyr dedicated to […]

6 days ago
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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 […]

1 week ago
Two women arrested after shoplifting reports at Preston TKMaxx and Tesco stores

The TKMaxx store at the Capitol Centre Pic: Blog Preston Two women have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting – at a city retail park and a supermarket. Preston Police said two separate incidents led to arrests between Sunday and […]

1 week ago
Vue Preston doing £4 tickets to celebrate National Cinema Day

Vue Cinema Preston at the Capitol Centre Pic: Google Preston film fans can get their big screen fix at Vue at the Capitol Centre for £4 this Saturday (31 August) as part of National Cinema Day.  All tickets are […]

2 weeks ago
Walton-le-Dale flower nursery wins gold medal award at Southport Flower Show

Matthew Smith, owner of Brighter Blooms in Walton-le-Dale. Pic: Blog Preston A flower nursery based in Walton-le-Dale won a Gold Medal Award at the Southport Flower Show this weekend. Brighter Blooms on Gillibrand Street is run by Matthew Smith, 43, who […]

3 weeks ago
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