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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.

Longridge Conservative councillor defects to Labour and slams national party policy

Derek Brocklehurst, left, and Labour group leader Lee Jameson A Ribble Valley Conservative councillor has defected to the borough’s Labour group, boosting the number of opposition councillors which rose significantly after this year’s local elections. Derek Brocklehurst, an Alston […]

5 months ago
Process where Longridge property leased to pet shop set out

Longridge Over-60s Club The alleged ‘loss’ to the community of a council-owned building in Longridge, described as a community activity base for over 25 years but now let to a shop, has been […]

5 months ago
Firefighters spend three hours rescuing cows from slurry pit

Crews from Preston and Penwortham attended the rescue in Parsonage Lane Pic: Google Crews from Preston and Penwortham were sent to Chipping after three cows became stranded in a slurry pit.

6 months ago
River Ribble flood warnings issued covering Ribchester, Samlesbury and Walton-le-Dale

River Ribble running high at Penwortham Pic: Rob Randell The flood warning - the second-highest alert level - covers three sections of the River Ribble close to and at Preston as the Environment Agency monitor river levels very closely and expect flooding.

6 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston roads flooded after heavy rainfall as River Ribble flood alert triggered

The scene in Black Bull Lane during Friday morning Pic: Fonte1969 The flood alert covers the river from Samlesbury through to Penwortham and also includes the River Darwen at Walton-le-Dale. As there are reports of surface water flooding on numerous roads in the city.

6 months ago
More than 90 new homes for Longridge but developer must fund school places

Plan for 91 homes at Alston Grange, west of Preston Road at Longridge. Plans for over 90 new homes on land at Longridge have been approved by Ribble Valley Council, pending an agreement for the developer to provide funding towards extra school spaces […]

6 months ago
Ye Horns Inn in Goosnargh to open as normal after Land Rover crash

Vehicle crashed into Ye Horns Inn Ye Horns Inn will continue to trade as normal after a Land Rover crashed into the Goosnargh pub. The incident, which happened at around 3pm on Thursday (17 August), saw […]

7 months ago
Fell Bistro in Longridge up for two Lancashire Tourism Awards

Fell Bistro Pic: Nick Elsby A Longridge restaurant has scooped two nominations in this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards. Fell Bistro in Berry Lane has been winning fans not just in the town but also further […]

8 months ago
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