Latest news and information for the Ribble Valley, which borders the eastern side of the city of Preston, Lancashire.
Two Hen Harriers vanish from the Forest of Bowland skiesTwo rare birds of prey have vanished from the skies above the Forest of Bowland. The RSPB has triggered the alarm after two Hen Harriers, both fitted with satellite tags, […]
10 months ago Knife crime, anti-social behaviour and police officer numbers – Lancashire’s police and crime commissioner faces questions on the year aheadTo mark the start of the final year of his current term in office, the Local Democracy Reporting Service sat down with the county’s Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew […]
10 months ago BAE Systems gives nearly £500k to encourage more girls doing science and techBAE System has given a £480,000 donation to help boost digital and cyber skills 8,000 of Lancashire’s young people. The grant over four years to Liverpool-based InnovateHer aims to support […]
11 months ago Seven homes planned near grade-II listed Ashes Farm in LongridgePlans to build seven new homes on land near the Ashes Farm west of Longridge, have been submitted to Preston City Council. The site lies within the countryside and comprises […]
11 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Award-winning Longridge restaurant confirms new head chefAn award-winning restaurant in Lancashire has announced the appointment of a new head chef. Brett Thornton is now head chef at Fell Bistro in Longridge having served in the kitchen […]
11 months ago Waterworks and a high death rate, Victorian PrestonThe provision of water was a major concern for Victorian towns. Thankfully, the upland areas around Preston were ideal as a catchment area. 1815 had seen the formation of an […]
11 months ago Beacon Fell woodland restoration raises funds for Lancashire charitiesA woodland restoration project at Beacon Fell Country Park has raised £9,000 for charity. The project was run in partnership with charity Life for a Life Memorial Forests and Lancashire […]
11 months ago Police identify body of man found at Longridge FellPolice have identified the body of a man found earlier this month at Longridge Fell. Officers had appealed for help after the discovery was made in woodland off Birdy Brow […]
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