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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.

Watch as Preston boy is surprised with trip of a lifetime from online golfing community

Josh after he found out he's going to Florida A Walton-le-Dale boy is going on a surprise trip to the USA thanks to an online golfing community. Josh Bell, who has become something of a superstar in the #golfmates […]

5 years ago
Family friendly places to visit on a rainy day in Preston

We all know it’s much easier to entertain the kids when the sun is shining. Unfortunately, the February half term is turning out to be a bit of a washout. […]

5 years ago
Flood alerts withdrawn for Preston and Lancashire

Brighter weather is on the way to Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Flood alerts and warnings for Preston have been stood down. The Environment Agency has withdrawn flood alerts which covered the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood warning for […]

5 years ago
Firefighters rescue dog walkers and dog from the River Ribble at Preston

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Paul Melling Fire crews had to go to the rescue of dog walkers during Sunday (28 July) afternoon. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent five crews and a water incident unit to […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen at Preston

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Laura Ousby River levels are rising on the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood alert is in force from the Environment Agency. Update: During Monday morning all flood alerts and […]

5 years ago
Christmas is coming five months early at this Preston craft superstore

A Christmas tree in store at Inspirations A Preston craft superstore is already preparing for Christmas, despite it being the middle of summer. Inspirations at the Capitol Centre is holding a free Christmas in July event from […]

5 years ago
Capitol Centre park and ride has a new operator

A park and ride service waiting to depart from Jacson Street near the Harris Pic: Malcolm Jones A city park and ride service is being taken on by a new bus firm. Stagecoach is to operate the Walton-le-Dale park and ride. The car park at the Capitol […]

5 years ago
Aerial picture shows scale of house fire in Hoghton

Aerial view of the fire in Houghton Pic: LFRSdrone Fire crews have spent nearly six hours at the scene of a house fire on the outskirts of Preston. At 2.37pm on Tuesday (2 July) four crews were sent to […]

5 years ago
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