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.
New energy efficient affordable rent homes launch in Walton-le-DaleCommunity Gateway Association (CGA), Preston’s largest social housing landlord, has taken handover of a new development. Clementine Close, off Duddle Lane in Walton-le-Dale, comprises six two-bed and two three-bed homes […]
8 months ago Police dog Jax shot by armed police during Walton-le-Dale incidentA police dog has been shot and killed by armed shot following a missing person search near Preston. Lancashire Police said during the search in a field off Higher Walton […]
9 months ago Preston and South Ribble flood warnings and alerts issuedFlood warnings and alerts are in force for Preston after nearly two days of persistent and heavy rain. The Environment Agency has a flood warning in force for the River […]
9 months ago Current South Ribble Borough Council leader to stand for Labour at general electionThe leader of South Ribble Borough Council says he hopes that the trust he believes he has earned in the role will persuade residents to make him the area’s next […]
9 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Driver arrested in Preston M6 drugs stop to appear in courtA man is appearing in court after being charged following £50,000 of cannabis being uncovered in a Mini Cooper. Ermal Cala, 33, of no fixed address, has been charged after […]
10 months ago Man arrested after chase by police across M6 at PrestonA man has been arrested after running across M6 while being chased by police. A Mini Cooper was stopped at 8.41pm on the M6 at Preston in the southbound carriageway […]
10 months ago Emotional moment for South Ribble Council’s new MayorFor Chris Lomax, his rise to become South Ribble’s first citizen is one that seemed to amaze him even in the moment that it was happening. During the ceremony which […]
11 months ago Full list of South Ribble Coronation Bank Holiday weekend street parties and road closuresA number of road closures have been announced in the South Ribble area for the Coronation Weekend taking place between Saturday 6 May to Sunday 7 May. Below is the […]
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