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Latest news and information for Longridge in the Ribble Valley, the borough borders Preston to its eastern side. Longridge is close to Grimsargh and Goosnargh and the Forest of Bowland.

Plans approved for bus stop improvements in Longridge

Bus stop in Berry Lane Longridge Pic: Google Lancashire County Council has approved plans to improve bus stops between Longridge and Preston. The proposals include raised kerbs, marked bus stop boxes to prevent other vehicles parking, and timetable […]

3 years ago
Longridge engineer raises over £1,000 for Rosemere after boss throws down weekend cycle challenge

A Longridge engineer has raised over £1,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by taking on a huge challenge. 36-year-old Lee Sanderson was given the challenge by his boss Daniel Hall at […]

3 years ago
Housebuilder donation helps Preston families with essential baby bundles

A pregnancy charity has been given £1,000 to help support their work with struggling families. Anwyl Homes Lancashire donated the money to National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Preston, Flyde and District, […]

3 years ago
The Bond Minicar, Preston’s post-war winner

1950s Bond Minicar advert Pic: HobbyDB From 1949 until 1966 Preston boasted its own car manufacturing company. The Bond Minicar proved popular in the era of post-war austerity, but rapidly went out of favour due to […]

3 years ago
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New Whittingham industrial estate will ‘improve rural economic growth’

Sandbank Estate Pic: Google Plans to create an industrial park in open countryside in Whittingham have been approved by Preston City Council. The application proposed new purpose-built industrial units for General Industrial (Class B2) and Storage or […]

3 years ago
Longridge and North Preston Rotary Club have Rosemere on a roll at casino night

The stakes were high for Rosemere Cancer Foundation when members of the Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston met for their biennial casino night. Held at Longridge’s Ferrari’s Country […]

3 years ago
Longridge florist makes wreaths for Ukraine

A florist is showing their solidarity in Ukraine by creating door wreaths in Ukrainian colours for front doors. The Bloom Room, based in Longridge, has been creating the wreaths to […]

3 years ago
Plans for industrial park in Whittingham countryside set for green light

Sandbank Estate Pic: Google Plans to create an industrial park on open countryside in Whittingham are set to be given the green light by Preston City Council. The application seeks to demolish the current […]

3 years ago
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