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.
Roads closed, fields flooded and a cancelled concert – Storm Ciara takes its toll on PrestonPreston has battened down the hatches as Storm Ciara battered the region. Five flood warnings are currently in place across Preston. They are: Salmesbury, by the Tickled Trout Higher Walton […]
4 years ago Walton-le-Dale home raided by masked men in ‘mistaken identity’ burglaryPolice are appealing for witnesses after a woman was targeted by three masked men with bats who searched her home and demanded drugs. Officers say they believe the raid was […]
4 years ago Preston cinema to provide blankets and slippers to help banish Blue Monday gloomThe third Monday of January has been dubbed the most miserable day of the year – but one Preston cinema is helping make sure customers have no need to succumb to sadness. […]
4 years ago Real ale pub opens in Walton-le-Dale with a beer named after PNE’s Patrick BauerA new family-run real ale pub has opened in Walton-le-Dale. Taps and Wine Bar was opened in November by locals Sean and Debbie O’Hagan. Bar manager Jack Toner said: “As […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Cross Borough Link Road opening delayed after safety concernsThe Cross Borough Link Road, which will connect Penwortham to Walton-le-Dale will remain closed to allow safety concerns to be addressed. Lancashire County Council has made an order prohibiting traffic, […]
4 years ago Preston dad releases debut book inspired by his daughterA Preston dad has released a debut book inspired by his daughter. The title of Chris Bilsborough’s book – Daddy! I Need You! – was a phrase that stuck after […]
4 years ago The Park and Ride will be open for the Christmas Lights Switch On and late night shoppingPreston’s Walton le Dale Park and Ride is operating extended hours in the weeks before Christmas. The car park will be open every day throughout December, including Sundays, with the […]
4 years ago How these deserving Preston causes will benefit from local shoppersA dozen deserving local causes are set to receive funding whenever people go shopping over the next year, thanks to the Co-op Local Community Fund. The Co-op recently welcomed the […]
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