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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.

Seal pup rescued from farmer’s field in Walton-le-Dale

Seal pup in Walton-le-Dale Pic: @shauncoathup85 A seal pup has been rescued from a farmer’s field in Walton-le-Dale. The pup was found a few hundred metres from the River Darwen near the Capitol Centre earlier today […]

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Walton-le-Dale gym offering free sessions to help people beat Blue Monday

The Pro-Fit open day will include wide range of fun and interactive activities to take part in A Preston personal training gym is promising a free endorphin hit this Monday (16 January) as it opens up group training and yoga sessions to help people beat Blue Monday. […]

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Bamber Bridge ‘Fat Dads’ raise funds for young homeless people

The Fat Dads group in their Christmas jumpers A group of former footballers from Bamber Bridge who call themselves the ‘Fat Dads’ have raised ÂŁ700 for charity. The group, who get together every year to celebrate Christmas and […]

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South Ribble Together supporting residents through the rising cost of living this winter

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council has a raft of measures and support in place to help support residents this winter. Residents are being encouraged to visit the South Ribble Together webpage for […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Free activities for South Ribble kids during Christmas school holidays

Children taking part in tennis Free sessions and activities will be provided for children during the Christmas school holidays at venues across South Ribble. Activities include forest school with fun games, activities and toasted marshmallows […]

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The origins of Preston from Anglo Saxon village to the Domesday Book

Extract from Buck’s map of Preston 1728 Pic: Preston Digital Archive After the Romans pulled out of Britain in the fifth century AD, the area around Preston lost its strategic importance. Once on a major Roman road intersection, the area was […]

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Euros winning lioness Alex Greenwood heads to Preston gym

Alex Greenwood England and Manchester City footballing star, Alex Greenwood, will make a guest appearance in Preston on Saturday 26 November to inspire the region’s future footballing stars. The Lioness, who was part […]

1 year ago
Three hospitalised after four-vehicle crash in Walton-le-Dale

Families are raising concerns about speeding on Higher Walton Road Pic: Google Three people are in hospital after a four-vehicle crash in Walton-le-Dale. The incident happened at about 2pm today (Tuesday 15 November) in Higher Walton Road. Two fire engines from Preston […]

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